Fairfax County firefighters received several calls when fire erupted in a single-family home in the 4700 block of Autumn Cove Court in Lincolnia around 1 a.m. Saturday morning (Jan. 29).
Arriving firefighters reported fire showing and immediately called for additional resources.
A male occupant in the home was reportedly refusing to leave, but eventually came out with firefighters. He was suffering from smoke inhalation and taken to a hospital.
The fire did extensive damage to the home. Despite the snow, firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in about 20 minutes.
Approximately 1:10 a.m, this morning, crews were on scene of a house fire in the 4700 block of Autumn Cove Court. Fire was showing from the roof on arrival. Four occupants self-evacuated. One transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/61DIKMQ2GX
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 29, 2022
