A man has been taken to a hospital by helicopter after suffering burn injuries from a house fire in Springfield.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported at 10:14 a.m. that residents were initially trapped by the fire in the 6300 block of Abilene Street — a residential neighborhood near John R. Lewis High School.
Around 10:50 a.m., firefighters had gotten the blaze under control, but one occupant was evacuated by a Fairfax County police helicopter to a burn center. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
The man reportedly suffered burns to his arms, legs and face. No firefighter injuries were reported.
Units on scene of a house fire in the 6300 block of Abilene Street in Springfield area. Fire showing on arrival. Report of residents trapped. Crews searching and working to extinguish fire. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/Jrt5ZFRk6H
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) December 8, 2022
UPDATE- house fire in the 6300 block of Abilene Street in Springfield area. Fire is under control. Crews checking for extension. All occupants accounted for. One occupant being medivac’d by @FairfaxCountyPD helicopter with possible non-life-threatening injuries. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/Z8RUq8IfHI
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) December 8, 2022
HOUSE FIRE WITH MAN BURNED — 6300 blk Abilene St in Springfield. Man with burns to arms, legs and face. Will be flown to a burn center by Fairfax-1. @ffxnow H/T @JohnGaskinsCW62 pic.twitter.com/OvRiAb8R35
— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) December 8, 2022
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