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House Explosion: Dog Rescue from Debris 5 Days Later

Published October 21, 2024 at 1:25PM | Updated October 23, 2024 at 10:50AM

The family dog has been rescued. Earlier this morning, units were dispatched back to the scene of last week’s horrific house explosion for a report of a barking dog in the debris.

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Stafford to Consolidate Rock Hill Fire, Rescue Services in New Station

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:34AM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Rock Hill Fire Station in Stafford County.

Stafford County will establish the Rockhill Fire and Rescue Station along Mountain View Road near Willowmere Park, consolidating Fire Station 8 and the Rock Hill Volunteer Rescue Squad. The project, costing nearly $17 million, will include a three-bay facility designed for both career and volunteer personnel, with construction set to begin in spring 2025.

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Fireboat Storage: Stafford Supervisors Approve $34,390 Lease Agreement Over 10 Years at Hope Springs Marina

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 4:50PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease agreement to store the county’s new fireboat at Hope Springs Marina.

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Gas Leak Causes House Explosion in Haymarket, No Injuries Reported

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 8:20AM | Updated October 16, 2024 at 1:54PM

A house explosion occurred in the 5900 block of Coby Hunt Court near Haymarket on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:36 p.m., following a reported natural gas leak.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Set to Reopen After Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:30AM

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is preparing to reopen after a fire temporarily forced the restaurant to close in August 2024.

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Fire Officials Blame EV for Fires, Then Change Their Tune

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 7, 2024 at 2:18PM

After an extensive investigation, the cause of the recent fire that destroyed eight vehicles at the Summerland Heights Apartment complex has been changed to undetermined, leaving residents and officials seeking answers.

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Victims Identified in Montclair House Fire Tragedy

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 7, 2024 at 10:37AM

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Authorities have released the names of the victims in a tragic house fire that occurred in the early hours of October 4, 2024, in Montclair.

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3 Dead on Montclair House Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 4, 2024 at 10:22AM | Updated October 4, 2024 at 3:16PM

Units were dispatched this morning to the 15700 blk of Piedmont Place (Montclair) for several calls reporting a single-family dwelling on fire in the neighborhood.

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Prince William County Swift Water Rescue Team Returns Home

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2024 at 10:37AM

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The Prince William County Swift Water Rescue Team, activated by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management due to Hurricane Helene, concluded their deployment and safely returned home.

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Smoke Spoils Friday Lunch On Caroline Street

By Mike Salmon

Published September 13, 2024 at 3:54PM

Fire alarms went off just before lunchtime on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, bringing firefighters in from several locations in the area, halting traffic and shoppers.

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