A firefighter was injured while responding to a house fire in Vienna just before midnight.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Westwood Drive NE at 11:58 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday), according to a tweet.
“Crews arrived [with] fire visible from 2nd floor of a house under construction,” the department said.
The firefighter’s injury was described as “minor.” An investigation into the fire is now underway, and the department says more information will be shared as it becomes available.
11:58 p.m. Tuesday, units were dispatched for a house fire in 1000 block of Westwood Dr. NE in @TownofViennaVA. Crews arrived w/fire visible from 2nd floor of a house under construction. One minor firefighter injury reported. More info as it becomes available. #FCFRD 📸: M Clark pic.twitter.com/cmKsibQZPk
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) February 1, 2023
One person lost their home this morning (Wednesday) in a fire in Dunn Loring.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says it had units dispatched to the house fire in the 8200 block of First Avenue at 5:02 a.m. When they arrived at the small, wooden house, “heavy fire” was visible.
The fire was “quickly extinguished,” and there were no reported injuries, according to the department. However, one occupant was displaced.
A photo of the building shows that its windows are gone, and the front portion of the steepled roof has been destroyed.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.
At 5:02 a.m. today, units were dispatched for a house fire in 8200 block of First Avenue in Dunn Loring. Heavy fire visible on arrival. Fire quickly extinguished. No reported injuries at this time. One occupant displaced. Fire Investigators are on scene to determine cause. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/X16nBp1THw
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 25, 2023
Updated at 5:10 p.m. — Patrick Aylas, the suspect in Thursday’s alleged arson incident, has been taken into custody, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says.
Earlier: Local police are looking for a Reston man wanted in connection with a Thursday morning fire on Shadbush Court.
Patrick Aylas, 54, is wanted in connection with the ongoing arson investigation.
Fire crews arrived on the 11500 block of Shadbush Court at around 4:15 a.m. yesterday to find a single-family home fully engulfed in flames, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Fire investigators quickly determined the cause of the fire was arson. No injuries were reported.
According to authorities, the police department is “actively searching” for the man.
“Call 911 with info and do not approach,” the department tweeted.
WANTED: 54yo Patrick Aylas is wanted for arson related to a house fire that occurred this morning in the 11500 blk of Shadbush Ct, Reston. @FairfaxCountyPD officers are actively searching for him. Call 911 w/ info and do not approach. pic.twitter.com/RQxENsNyHx
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 12, 2023
At 4:15 a.m. today (1/12), units were dispatched for a house fire in the 11000 block of Shadbush Court in Reston. Units arrived to find a single-family home fully involved in fire. No reported injuries at this time. Fire Investigators on scene to determine cause. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/WldBgLwhO7
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 12, 2023
(Updated at 1:35 p.m.) One person was found dead after a house fire in the Mantua area last night, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says.
The department said this morning that one occupant of the house in the 3500 block of Goodview Court was not accounted for.
Heavy fire was seen when units first arrived around 7:20 p.m. yesterday (Monday). One person was transported to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
A structural assessment was conducted before fire investigators began to search the house and try to determine a cause.
“The body was recovered and being transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office,” the FCFRD said of the person who was found deceased.
Units on scene of a house fire in the 3500 block of Goodview Court in Mantua area. First arriving units with heavy fire showing. One occupant transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Crews working to extinguish. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/JLu6a4tAel
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) December 27, 2022
UPDATE- house fire last night 12/26 in the 3500 block of Goodview Court. One occupant unaccounted for. Fire investigators are on scene and will be awaiting a structural assessment of the house prior to starting a search and the investigation to determine cause. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/8UGClJGkfq
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) December 27, 2022
Updated at 9:45 a.m. on 12/23/2022 — Five people were displaced by Tuesday’s Lorton house fire, which caused $244,162 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said Wednesday (Dec. 21). The cause remains under investigation.
Earlier: A one-story house right by the Potomac River in Lorton was consumed by a massive fire early this morning.
Units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to the scene in the 11300 block of River Road in the Mason Neck area around 2:30 a.m., with Prince William County firefighters assisting.
“Arriving units reported significant fire coming from all sides of the home,” the department said in a tweet at 4:13 a.m., noting that by that time, the fire was under control.
Despite the size of the fire, all occupants were found, and no injuries to either occupants or firefighters were reported.
“Investigators have not determined an estimate for the damage as of yet,” an FCFRD spokesperson said.
Units are on scene of a single-story house fire in the 11300 blk of River Road in the Lorton area. Arriving units reported significant fire coming from all sides of the home. The fire is under control. All occupants are accounted for. No reported civilian or firefighter injuries. pic.twitter.com/YuwnV8Rmpv
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) December 20, 2022
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
(Updated at 1:40 p.m. on 11/18/2022) Eight people in the Town of Herndon were forced out of their home last week by a fire that caused nearly $300,000 in damages.
According to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the fire started early in the afternoon last Wednesday (Nov. 9) in the garage of a two-story house in the 800 block of Winterhaven Place.
There were four people at the home at the time of the fire, according to the fire department. FCFRD said the fire was discovered when one person went to the garage to reset a computer router that was not working.
“[That occupant] closed the door between garage and home, and alerted all occupants,” FCFRD said. “All safely evacuated the house. Smoke alarms were present but did not activate due to the location of the fire.”
One of the homeowners told FFXnow that the characterization of the fire in the news release is inaccurate, stating that she and her son-in-law were the only people home at the time and no one went to the garage to check a router.
“I actually was getting ready to leave for a doctor’s appointment, and it was my son-in-law that smelled smoke,” she said. “We were nowhere near the garage. We didn’t know there was a fire. We had no idea until a neighbor was banging on our door.”
An FCFRD spokesperson says the information released this morning came directly from its fire investigator’s official report, noting that the department uses “occupants” to refer to anyone present at the time of a fire, not just residents.
She said the investigator confirmed that there were four occupants at the house: two residents and two workers.
The homeowner confirmed that a cat was rescued by units from the Fairfax County, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and Loudoun County fire and rescue departments, which collectively responded around 1:33 p.m.
An investigation found that the fire was accidental and “electrical in nature.” By the time firefighters arrived, the blaze had extended to the house’s attic.
Red Cross assistance was accepted and no injuries were reported. The fire department estimates that property damages totaled approximately $298,000.
“The house was a complete loss,” the homeowner said, disputing the reported estimate. She said her insurance company is currently conducting a separate investigation.
The FCFRD spokesperson said the estimate was developed by an algorithm that the county uses and can’t be changed.
“Our sympathies are with the family as they wade through the devastating experience of losing their home,” FCFRD Director of Public Information Ashley Hildebrandt said. “Estimates for property loss values following a fire are determined based on an algorithm recognized by Fairfax County government. The amount estimated is not indicative of the estimates determined by an insurance company.”
UPDATE – Town of Herndon House Fire Displaces Eight. One cat was rescued. @MWAAFireRescue and @LoudounFire assisted. Damages of $298,000. More: https://t.co/Yf9SJBJBO5 #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/4XFrcaKU1j
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) November 16, 2022
Five Wolf Trap residents lost their home, at least temporarily, due to a large fire on Tuesday (Oct. 11).
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units were dispatched to the 1700 block of Fox Run Court at 4:35 p.m. after a neighbor in the area noticed smoke and fire on a house’s exterior, prompting them to call 911, according to a report published yesterday (Wednesday).
“Prior to arrival on scene, several units noted a large column of smoke in the general area,” the fire department said. “Units arrived on the scene of a two-story, single-family home with heavy fire from the rear and one side of the house.”
No one was home when the fire started outside the house, accidentally ignited by fire pit ashes that had been “improperly discarded,” FCFRD said. Firefighters got the blaze under control in about 15 minutes, and no related injuries have been reported.
However, the house’s five occupants were displaced, and the fire resulted in approximately $293,750 in property damages.
UPDATE: Vienna House Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Fire Pit Ashes. Units arrived on the scene of a two-story, single-family home with heavy fire from the rear and one side of the house. More: https://t.co/epgpR0TkLA #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/X9TG4lt7Br
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) October 12, 2022
(Updated at 10:10 a.m. on 9/30/2022) Four people lost their home and a pet dog early Wednesday morning (Sept. 28) after a fire at their house in McLean.
Fairfax County and Arlington firefighters were dispatched at 1:45 a.m. to the 6900 block of Birch Street, near the West Falls Church Metro station area, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department tweeted at 7:06 a.m. that day.
While responders got the fire under control within 10 minutes, the blaze caused $156,000 in property damages, according to the department. A photo shows extensive damage to what appears to be a backyard deck with patio chairs.
FCFRD investigators later determined that the fire was caused by an unattended barbecue or meat smoker, according to a Sept. 30 news release.
According to the fire department, the residents were alerted to the fire by smoke alarms and their dog’s barking.
“Upon investigation, fire was seen in the kitchen,” FCFRD said. “One occupant called 9-1-1 while another tried to rescue the dog. All occupants self-evacuated prior to fire department arrival.”
The department said four occupants of the single-family house have been displaced. No injuries to the residents or firefighters were reported.
1:45 AM today, #FCFRD and @ArlingtonVaFD dispatched to a house fire in 6900 block of Birch Street. Fire showing on arrival. No injuries reported. One dog perished. Damages: $156,000. Fire was brought under control in under 10 minutes. Four occupants displaced. More later. pic.twitter.com/6vv2gzLt7R
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) September 28, 2022
Updated at 8:35 a.m. on 9/7/2022 —Â The second occupant in yesterday’s house fire — identified as Patricia Stodrl, 67, of Falls Church — died last night, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department announced.
Earlier: A kid died at the hospital this morning (Tuesday) after a house fire in the West Falls Church area, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported.
According to the department, units were dispatched to a fire at a single-family house in the 6600 block of Barrett Road just west of Sleepy Hollow Road at 1:44 a.m.
Seeing “heavy fire” coming from the back of the house, responders found two occupants and a dog and got them out. One of the occupants, identified as a juvenile, died at a hospital, and the dog also didn’t survive.
The other human occupant remains hospitalized in critical condition, FCFRD spokesperson Ashley Hildebrandt told FFXnow.
Hildebrandt confirmed that both people were female, and the juvenile who died was “an older kid.”
“Fire investigators are conducting their investigation to determine cause,” Hildebrandt said.
At 1:44am units responded to a fire in a single family home in 6600 blk of Barrett Rd, Falls Church. 2 occupants & dog removed. One occupant is in critical condition. Sadly, 2nd occupant, a juvenile, died at the hospital. Dog did not survive. Fire investigators remain on scene. pic.twitter.com/1Ezm4XDDm9
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) September 6, 2022