Four people were sent to the hospital today (Wednesday) due to injuries sustained in a West Springfield house fire.
The structure, located in the 7900 block of Jansen Court, appeared to go up in flames shortly after 7 a.m., the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said.
One resident and two dogs were rescued from the home. The resident, as well as another civilian, were taken to a local hospital — one with life-threatening injuries, according to the fire department.
Two firefighters who responded to the blaze were also transported to a local hospital after sustaining what were described as non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the fire is not currently known, though it was initially reported as “a fire in the ceiling,” according to scanner traffic.
#FairfaxsBravest are on scene of house fire in 7900 blk of Jansen Ct in West Springfield. Units responded at 7:09am. 1 civilian & 2 dogs rescued. Fire is out. 2 civilians transported, 1 life-threatening & 1 non-life-threatening. 2 FFs transported w/ non-life-threatening injuries. pic.twitter.com/GodN7zQQZb
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 28, 2026
