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Police & Fire Blotter: Incidents Reported Across Prince William, Stafford, and Manassas

By Uriah Kiser

Law enforcement and emergency responders in Prince William County, Stafford County, and the City of Manassas handled multiple incidents over the past several days, including a house fire that displaced a family in Woodbridge, two shooting investigations, drug-related arrests, and a series of disturbances and crimes.

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Townhouse Fire Displaces Family in Lake Ridge

By Uriah Kiser
[Photo: Prince William Professional Firefighters]

A townhouse fire in Woodbridge displaced a family of five late Saturday afternoon after flames spread from the rear of the home into the attic.

Fire and rescue units responded at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, to the 3400 block of Aviary Way, near Lake Ridge Elementary School, after a resident reported seeing smoke coming from the back of their home. When crews arrived, they found smoke and flames moving up the rear of the house and into the attic. Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire.

No injuries were reported, but the home sustained moderate damage. The Building Official declared the residence unsafe for occupancy. The American Red Cross assists two adults and three children displaced by the fire.

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Updated: Investigators Unable to Determine Cause of Eagle Village Shopping Center Blaze

By Uriah Kiser

Fire investigators are still searching for answers in two recent fires that caused significant damage in Fredericksburg and Woodbridge. The December 5 blaze at Eagle Village Shopping Center began in the warehouse of Play It Again Sports and quickly spread, destroying multiple businesses. Despite extensive efforts, investigators have been unable to determine the fire’s cause. Meanwhile, a January 21 townhouse fire in Woodbridge displaced two residents after unattended cooking sparked flames. Working smoke detectors alerted the occupants, allowing them to escape safely. Both incidents highlight the importance of fire safety and preparedness as investigations into the causes continue.

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Prince William Board of County Supervisors Moves Forward with New Fire Station in Brentsville District

By Uriah Kiser

In a pivotal discussion during the January 21, 2025, meeting, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors approved funding measures for a new fire station in the Brentsville District, addressing a pressing need for expanded emergency services. The debate revolved around whether to utilize proffer funds—developer-contributed resources earmarked for public infrastructure—or tap into the county’s fire levy fund.

Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy initiated an amendment to the funding resolution, proposing the use of Brentsville District fire proffers “to the greatest extent possible” before considering the fire levy fund. With $3 million available in Brentsville fire proffers, Gordy emphasized aligning these restricted funds with their intended purpose: supporting fire and rescue services.

“This approach ensures that we prioritize restricted funds before relying on broader resources like the fire levy,” Gordy explained.

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Busy Week for Firefighters: House Fire, Truck Blaze, and Hotel Rescue

By Uriah Kiser

Local fire departments responded to multiple incidents this week, including a house fire Sunday night on Haversack Lane in Woodbridge, where a blaze from a chicken coop under a deck displaced five people. On Thursday, a truck fire on Lee Highway in Gainesville destroyed three tractor-trailers and damaged a trailer, with no injuries reported. Earlier that day, Stafford County crews extinguished a hotel room fire at Affordable Suites of America, saving a canine and relocating affected occupants. Sprinklers and alarms minimized damage. All incidents are under investigation, and no injuries were reported. Crews’ quick actions prevented further harm in each case.

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Two House Fires Displace Multiple Families in Prince William County

By Uriah Kiser
16300 block of Boatswain Circle in Woodbridge

Two recent house fires in Prince William County displaced multiple families and highlighted the importance of fire safety measures. On January 14, a fire in Woodbridge damaged a home on Boatswain Circle, displacing five adults and three children. One adult was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Working smoke detectors and a closed bedroom door limited the fire’s spread and ensured the occupants’ safe evacuation.

On January 10, a fire on Harvey Road in Manassas destroyed a home while the occupants were away, displacing four adults. Firefighters battled challenging weather conditions to extinguish the flames. Both fires are under investigation, and the Red Cross is assisting the affected families. Fire officials emphasized the importance of maintaining working smoke detectors and practicing fire safety.

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Updated: 1 Injured at Woodbridge Gym Complex Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Update 9 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 — Fire crews monitored the scene overnight and will continue overhaul operations with daylight to fully extinguish the fire, as Fire Marshals investigate the cause. Both structures sustained major damage, and one employee of Kid’s Choice Sports Center was treated for a non-life-threatening injury; no firefighters were injured.

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Truck Crashes into Home at Moorings of Occoquan

By Potomac Local News

This morning Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 12700 blk of Gordon Blvd. (Woodbridge) for a report of building collapse as the result of a motor vehicle crash.

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2 Adults, 3 Children Displaced in Lake Ridge

By Potomac Local News

Earlier this morning units were dispatched to the 12900 blk of Titania Way (Lake Ridge) for a townhouse fire.

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