“Officials say the fire is located in the area of 9900 blk of Richmond Hwy in the Lorton area. Crews arrived to find a scrap pile on fire. Crews continue to work to extinguish the fire. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries at this time,” reports WTTG-TV.
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The fire broke out at the townhome in Bristow, the 9000 block of Falcon Glen Court, just off Linton Hall Road in Bristow. Crews arrived on the scene to discover fire extending up the side of an end-row house. The fire was quickly extinguished.
A homeowner discovered the fire after hearing strange sounds emanating from where the fire had ignited; a trash can outside the house. No injuries were reported.
[Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 at 4:14 p.m.] fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 4400 blk of Kentland Drive [in Dale City] for a reported house fire.
“They say Red Bull gives you wings…and you will need them to get by this single vehicle, no injury crash in the 2800 block of Poplar Road. The roadway is closed in both directions at the Fauquier County line. Please use an alternate route,” the sheriff’s office posted to Facebook.
Three people were displaced after a house fire in the Marumsco Acres section of Woodbridge.
“[Monday, December 18, 2023, at 9:44 a.m.], units were summoned to [14000 blk Fisher Ave.] for residents observing smoke and smelling something burning behind a dryer in the basement. Crews arrived and extinguished a small fire in the wall. The home sustained minimal damage. No injuries were reported. Three (3) adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was caused by an electrical failure,” reports the fire marshal.
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Something is happening at the long-dormant Aquia Town Center site, though it’s not what residents have been promised.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously condemned five acres of undeveloped land on the once-thriving shopping center for a new fire station.
A fire broke out at the La Parrillada Mexican Grill in Gainesville on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Prince William County fire and rescue crews were called to the blaze in the 7900 block of Crescent Park Drive, near Routes 15 and 29, at 3:46 p.m.
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Update Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 — “Building officials have determined the cause of the incident was carbon monoxide escaping from a broken furnace pipe in the basement. All homeowners are strongly encouraged to have their gas appliances regularly inspected by a trained professional.”
Original post — A total of 10 people were sickened by carbon monoxide poisoning in Woodbridge on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Prince William County fire and rescue crews were called to the 2400 block of Neabsco Creek Court, just off Neabsco Road in Woodbridge, at 10:03 a.m. for a report of a gas leak and found the victims suffering various degrees of illness.
Prince William County fire and rescue: “[At 1:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023], units were dispatched to the 8400 block of Impala Drive [near Manassas] for a reported [House Fire]. Crews arrived with fire showing from a single-family home. The fire was quickly brought under control. The occupant reported being in the home’s basement earlier when she was alerted by a smoke detector.”
“Upon investigation, a fire was discovered in the basement. The occupant was able to safely evacuate and report the fire by calling 9-1-1. No injuries were reported. The home sustained moderate damage and was determined unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. The home’s only resident was displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed the fire started in the basement and was caused by accidental use of a burning material.”
“Ongoing outside gas leak. Earlier this afternoon units arrived on the scene to find a large gas line severed by a Dominion Energy crew. Washington Gas arrived on the scene and determined it is a 6” line and estimate it may take 3-4 additional hours to repair.”5 in
“The length of time is necessary to ensure gas service is not interrupted to the area. John Marshal Highway (Route 55) is completely shut down between Trading Square (Home Depot) and Antioch Road. Five structures on Tulip Terrace were evacuated as a precaution in case the gas line was to ignite.”