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Update 3:45 p.m.
One firefighter was taken to a local hospital after becoming sick at a house fire on Longwood Drive. The firefighter was said to be in stable condition on Friday afternoon, said Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Original post 8:46 a.m.
A fire broke out at a home at 138 Longwood Drive about 8:30 a.m.
Stafford County fire and rescue crews rushed to the scene off Route 610 in North Stafford. Smoke could be seen billowing for miles.
The fire started on the second floor of the home and extended into the attic. The home is vacant, according to initial information.
Several fire apparatus were dispatched to the fire. Officials were directed to call Prince William County, Quantico, and Fredericksburg fire departments to assist some of the Stafford County fire stations with temporary replacement crews.
More as we have it.
