North Springfield fire caused by oven mishap
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| Firefighters tackle house fire. [Photos from FCFRD] |
A
fire at a single-family house in the 5500 block of Heming Avenue in North
Springfield Feb. 9 was caused by radiant heat from an electric oven that had
been left in the “on” position and ignited nearby ordinary combustibles, the
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports.
One
adult occupant was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening
injuries.
adult occupant was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening
injuries.
The
two-story, single-family house was undergoing renovation, and the homeowner was
living in an addition. A neighbor noticed the fire and called 911 shortly
before 2:30 a.m. There were smoke alarms in the main residence but not in the
addition. Damages were estimated at $80,000.
two-story, single-family house was undergoing renovation, and the homeowner was
living in an addition. A neighbor noticed the fire and called 911 shortly
before 2:30 a.m. There were smoke alarms in the main residence but not in the
addition. Damages were estimated at $80,000.
