At least five people were displaced after the fire, according to initial reports.
The fire was visible from two sides of a single-family house. All occupants were safely outside. The fire broke out at 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
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Greetings, Prince William – The Prince William Health District is offering grant funding of up to $95,000 to increase equity and access to COVID-19 education and vaccinations among populations disproportionally affected by COVID-19.
Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs.. Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks and more…
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce press release: The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 33rd Annual Awards Gala held Friday, April 12 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center.
With nearly 450 people in attendance including small and large businesses, nonprofits and representatives from state and local governments, the night was a massive success.
Crimson Coward, a new restaurant specializing in hot chicken, has recently opened in Fredericksburg next to Mary Washington University. The owners, the husband and wife team of Naveed Javed and Aman Naveed, bring years of experience in the restaurant industry to this venture.
Naveed and Aman are not newcomers to the restaurant scene in Fredericksburg, having been part of the community for almost two decades. Their journey began with Vocelli Pizza in 2008, and since then, they have expanded to four pizza delivery locations across the area.
National Weather Service: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia until 10 p.m.
Here is today’s full forecast, sponsored by the Prince William County Parks and Rec Department.
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It’s time once again for the annual Stafford County Business Appreciation Reception.
The event is organized by the county’s economic development department, which we told you are under new management with the appointment of Liz Barber as the new department head.
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, a wind-driven brush fire quickly spread and burned three vehicles and two sheds in the Lake Arrowhead neighborhood.
Stafford fire and rescue: Our units responded to a brush fire along Maple Lane yesterday at approximately 1130 hours. Units found about a half acre on fire, with two small sheds and three non-functioning vehicles on fire. The fire was extinguished within 15 minutes. The fire was not exclusively wind-driven, but several factors including low humidity and dry fuels contributed to the spread. The homeowner was advised of the burn laws.
Summer Job Alert: Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Workers Now! Want to earn some extra cash this summer and enjoy your job at the same time? PWC Parks and Recreation is now hiring for seasonal jobs, Camp Counselors, Lifeguards, Cooks, and more…
We should remain weather-aware today as the National Weather Service predicts the possibility of severe thunderstorms later today. Showers and a few thunderstorms have been drifting southeastward across the northern half of the forecast area early this morning. Although this activity is expected to weaken and dissipate prior to daybreak, clouds may linger into the first half of the morning.
Onboard was the pilot and one passenger. Neither one was injured.
The FAA and NTSB have been notified. The investigation remains ongoing.