From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Monday, June 20th at 8:48 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a townhouse fire located in the 3500 block of Nexus Court in Woodbridge.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke showing from the home’s eaves. As firefighters made entry, they discovered a kitchen fire that had been extinguished and contained to the area but had sustained significant smoke damage.
The occupants, 3 adults, were not home at the time of the fire, but their pets, 2 dogs, were rescued by firefighters, treated on scene and transported to a local veterinarian for further evaluation and medical treatment.
According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, property damage is estimated at $50,000. The Building Official was on scene and has posted the home unsafe.
The area of origin was the kitchen; the cause an electrical outlet near the stove and has been determined as accidental.
