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Firefighter burned at Occoquan Road house fire

Published July 27, 2016 at 10:38AM

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Woodbridge, VA July 26, 2016 — 8:45 p.m. Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire at 13412 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge. Initial units arrived on scene within minutes and reported fire showing from the first and second floor. Firefighters were able to knock the fire down on the first floor, but were driven out from the second floor as fire vented through the roof and for fear of a roof collapse. Firefighters had the fire under control within 50 minutes.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News

Published July 25, 2016 at 9:52AM

From the Virginia Lottery:

Someone who bought a Mega Millions in Gainesville hit the jackpot in Friday night’s drawing.

Updated: Bodies of driver, dog found after crash causes house fire in Gainesville

By Potomac Local News

Published July 23, 2016 at 11:45AM | Updated July 26, 2016 at 11:19AM

Police identify the man found dead inside a house fire in Gainesville.

From Prince William police:

Snake bites man cleaning out car in Dale City

By Potomac Local News

Published July 22, 2016 at 11:38AM

A man cleaning his car in Dale City was bitten by a snake Wednesday.

Rescue crews were called to the 13800 block of Rockford Court in Dale City at 8:55 p.m. where the incident took place.

McAuliffe praises Leesylvania shoreline restoration project partners

By Potomac Local News

Published July 20, 2016 at 3:20PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

From the Virginia Governor’s office:

WOODBRIDGE – Governor Terry McAuliffe highlighted Virginia’s successes in land conservation and water quality today at Leesylvania State Park in Prince William County. The event honored the many partners behind the Potomac Heritage Trail and the under-construction living shorelines at the park.

Woodbridge man charged with tampering with meter box

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2016 at 4:45PM

From Prince William County Fire Marshal’s office:

On July 13, 2016 at 3:02 PM, Fire Marshals responded to the 15200 block of Grist Mill Terrace in Woodbridge regarding an electrical hazard complaint in which a meter box had been jumped. Upon further assessment by Fire and Rescue, it was discovered that the meter circuit had been jumped by using two 4-gauge copper wires with welds holding it in place. This created a very dangerous situation with the potential of risk to nearby occupants. Further investigation revealed the suspect, John Anthony McClain.

Leesylvania will be backdrop for McAuliffe budget announcement

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2016 at 2:29PM | Updated June 30, 2022 at 11:45AM

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe will speak at Leesylvania State Park on Tuesday.

He’s expected to make a budget announcement that will have to do with the funding of conservation efforts in state waterways and on land, according to a Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation spokeswoman.

Truck that caught fire at Haymarket loaded with tomatoes

By Potomac Local News

Published July 18, 2016 at 11:02AM

A tractor trailer hauling tomatoes caught fire this morning under a brand new bridge in Haymarket.

The truck was traveling on Interstate 66 when it hit a guard rail. The truck them burst into flames underneath the new bridge that carries Route 15 traffic over I-66, known as the Diverging Diamond Interchange.

Principi pays back $150 after misuse of funds

By Potomac Local News

Published July 17, 2016 at 9:10PM

Rest stop custodian stabbed, suspect steps in front of train

By Potomac Local News

Published July 15, 2016 at 2:36PM

Investigators said the man who stabbed a custodian multiple times about 6 a.m. Wednesday at a rest stop on westbound Interstate 66 outside Manassas later committed suicide.

From Virginia State Police: