The Fourth of July kept the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department busy, as at least three people were injured in fires that cropped up overnight.
One person was injured in a fire that broke out in Herndon around midnight today (Wednesday).
The fire engulfed the home on the 650 block of Stuart Court shortly after July 4 celebrations wrapped up in the area.
One individual was hospitalized for non-life threatening injuries, according to the FCFRD.
A spokesperson for FCFRD told FFXnow that the cause of the fire is not yet known.
“Fire investigators are still conducting their investigation. I do not have a cause at this time,” the spokesperson said.
A resident reported that Fourth of July fireworks were underway in the neighborhood, but it’s unclear for now whether those were connected to the fire at all.
UPDATE 650 blk of Stuart Ct: The fire is under control. Crews are hitting hotspots. Fire investigators are on scene. One patient transported with non-life threatening injuries. No reported firefighter injuries. pic.twitter.com/Jj7KUMrLUR
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) July 5, 2023
The fire was one of nine outside fires, two house fires and one apartment fire that broke out on or around July 4, the fire department reported.
Another two people were hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries in a two-alarm house fire on the 12300 block of Firestone Court in the Fair Oaks area around midnight.
While the cause of the fires is currently unknown, the FCFRD encouraged the community to properly dispose of fireworks by completely soaking them in a bucket of water overnight before getting rid of them.
Units are on scene of a two-alarm house fire in the 12300 blk of Firestone Ct in the Fair Oaks area. Heavy fire showing. All occupants are accounted for. Crews are actively working to bring the fire under control. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/1NYd9zsVDb
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) July 5, 2023
#FCFRD is currently working 9 outside fires, 2 house fires, and 1 apartment fire. While the cause of these fires is unknown, we can not stress enough the importance of properly disposing of fireworks. Completely soak fireworks in a bucket of water overnight before disposing. pic.twitter.com/AHg3s4hl2O
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) July 5, 2023
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