Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department Archives - Page 4 of 6

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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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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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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Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department Acquires Lent Ambulance

By Aya Karouane

Published October 7, 2024 at 2:00PM

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The Dumfries Triangle Volunteer Fire Department has acquired a lent ambulance from the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue, allowing it to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) services to the Dumfries and Triangle communities. This initiative, effective October 1, 2024, aims to improve emergency response capabilities and reduce the workload on Advanced Life Support (ALS) units.

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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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Swift Water Rescue Teams Headed to Southwest Virgina

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 26, 2024 at 12:33PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:41PM

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As Hurricane Helene intensifies and approaches Florida’s Big Bend with the potential to become a major Category 4 hurricane, swift water rescue teams from Virginia are mobilizing to assist with the expected impacts.

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2 Adults, 1 Child Displaced After Townhouse Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 26, 2024 at 4:53PM

A Prince William County Fire Marshal attributes a townhouse fire in Woodbridge to improper propane grill use. The damage was limited to the home’s exterior, and the Red Cross assisted displaced residents.

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3 Displaced in Woodbridge House Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 1:59PM

Fire and rescue units responded to a townhouse fire on William Harris Way in Woodbridge, where smoke was visible, and all occupants were safely evacuated.

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