Prince William County fire and rescue officials notified us of the cause of a fire in Dale City on Friday.
On Friday, October 2nd, at approximately 10:30 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home with basement located in the 6200 block of Oakland Drive in Dale City.
Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed a small fire in the basement’s home. Firefighters proceeded to extinguish the fire and search for further extension. No further extension was found.
An adult resident, who was home at the time of the fire, called 911, upon safely exiting the home.
No injuries reported.
According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages are estimated at $1,000.
The origin of the fire was an aquarium; the cause electrical and has been determined accidental.
-Kim Hylander, Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department
