Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Tolbelt Court Townhouse Fire (Stafford County)
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Fire and Rescue
Fire crews from the City of Manassas, Manassas Park Fire Rescue, and Prince William Professional Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 8500 block of Signal Hill Road around midnight on March 14. Units arrived to find heavy flames coming from the garage and attic, with the fire spreading to a neighboring home.
Manassas City Police officers arrived first and quickly evacuated nearby homes, helping prevent injuries. A second alarm was called as a precaution for extra resources. The fire was brought under control, though damage extended to at least two structures.
Fire crews responded late Friday morning to reports of a townhouse on fire in the 10900 block of Hiram Court in Manassas, according to a fire department release.
Units were dispatched around 11:07 a.m. and arrived to find heavy fire coming from the rear of the home. Crews used an exterior fire attack and quickly brought the flames under control.
The Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department responded to two separate incidents in Dumfries on Saturday, including a weather-related rescue and a townhouse fire that displaced a family.
Key Takeaways
People continue to walk onto the frozen lake at a Woodbridge church property, despite repeated warnings from Prince William County fire and rescue officials that the ice is unsafe.
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A two-story home on Cropp Road in Stafford County, near the Fauquier County line, was heavily damaged by fire Friday afternoon, drawing a multi-county response from fire and rescue crews.
Key Takeaways
“A reminder about keeping the hydrants around the City clear,” Manassas Park Fire & Rescue posted.
Fire officials urged residents to remove snow and ice from fire hydrants near their homes to ensure quick access during emergencies. Clear hydrants help firefighters respond faster and more effectively during fires, especially amid winter weather.
“Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire, as well as search the structure,” the department stated. “The fire was marked under control in approximately 10 minutes.”
Fire officials said the two occupants evacuated before crews arrived and no injuries were reported. Additional units were used to shuttle water due to a lack of hydrants in the area. The Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting a routine investigation. Fredericksburg Fire Department assisted on scene, while Quantico Fire & Emergency Services and Fauquier County Fire Rescue provided station coverage elsewhere in the county.
A house fire displaced eight people Sunday evening in Woodbridge after an accidental stove activation sparked a blaze in the kitchen.
Fire crews were called to the 4200 block of Gustus Drive in Dale City about 6:30 p.m. and arrived to find an active fire in a single-family home’s kitchen. All five adults and three children inside had safely evacuated, thanks to working smoke detectors, according to a release from Prince William County Fire and Rescue.
A fire that broke out Monday evening has left four residents without a home after damaging a Dale City townhouse.
Fire and rescue crews responded at 6:45 p.m. on December 22, 2025, to the 15100 block of Catalpa Court. Upon arrival, they found heavy smoke coming from the townhouse. All occupants had safely evacuated the building before firefighters arrived.