“B-Shift personnel responded to a structure fire in the 600 block of Kenmore Avenue. The fire was extinguished. No injuries,” Fredericksburg Fire Department reported. Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management also assisted at the scene.
The incident occurred in the Fredericksburg area. Officials provided no further details on the cause or extent of damage.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of former Master Technician and Assistant Fire Marshal Justin M. Laidler,” the City of Manassas Fire & Rescue Department reported on Facebook. Laidler, born February 10, 1989, died July 20, 2026, after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS; he served the department for more than 15 years before joining Frederick County Fire & Rescue as a Deputy Fire Marshal in September 2025.
He passed away at home in Woodstock surrounded by family and is survived by his wife Brittany and their three children, Grayson, Kellen, and Savannah. A celebration of life is planned for August 1 at Strasburg High School, with burial to follow at Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.
Prince William County firefighters responded to a house fire at 10:10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, in the 12200 block of Colvin Lane in Nokesville.
Units arrived to find heavy flames coming from the rear of the home, spreading quickly into the structure and attic. A rapid attack brought the fire under control.
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Tolbelt Court Townhouse Fire (Stafford County)
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.
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“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.
