From Prince William fire and rescue:
On Sunday, December 18th at 4:00 a.m., fire and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in a single family home located in the 15100 block of Calexico Lane in [Dale City].
Upon arrival, firefighters observed fire showing from the front of the home. Fire and rescue units began suppression and extinguished the fire.
Two of four occupants and their pets were home at the time of the fire. The occupants’ pets, 3 cats, have not been located.
Red Cross was on scene to assist four adults displaced by the fire.
According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, preliminary damages are estimated at $100,000.
A Building Official has posted the home unsafe.
The fire originated on the outside of the home from a warming lamp in a pet house and has been determined as accidental.
