Family pets perish in Bailey’s Crossroads house fire
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| 5972 Jan Mar Drive [photo from Google Maps] |
A house fire at 5972 Jan Mar Drive in Bailey’s Crossroads May
1 was caused by “an electrical anomaly
in a second-floor bedroom,” according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
1 was caused by “an electrical anomaly
in a second-floor bedroom,” according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
A dog and a cat perished in the fire. The two people who
lived at the house have been displaced and are being supported by Red Cross. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
lived at the house have been displaced and are being supported by Red Cross. Damage is estimated at $50,000.
Firefighters
arrived at about 5:35 p.m. and quickly extinguished the fire. They found
several working smoke alarms in the home, including one installed by
firefighters during a weekend Safety In Our Community visit to the house.
arrived at about 5:35 p.m. and quickly extinguished the fire. They found
several working smoke alarms in the home, including one installed by
firefighters during a weekend Safety In Our Community visit to the house.
