Tag: fires
Dunn Loring man dies in fire
The first fire fatality in Fairfax County since September 2010 occurred May 24, when Carroll Adams, 91, succumbed to his injuries from a fire in his apartment at 1808 Old Meadow Road in Dunn Loring, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported May 29. According to fire investigators, Adams’ clothing caught fire while he … Continued
Fire damages house on Rose Lane, Annandale
An accidental fire in a single-family house at 3518 Rose Lane, Annandale, May 20, caused approximately $50,000 in damages and displaced two adults and two children. No one was injured, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported May 21. The fire broke out at approximately 3:35 a.m. The cause was “an unidentified electrical event … Continued
Child causes accidental townhouse fire
A child playing with a lighter caused a fire at a townhouse at 4809 Backlick Road, Annandale, Jan. 2 that caused an estimated $155,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. There were no injuries. Four adults and three children were displaced. When firefighters arrived at the house at approximately 6:40 p.m., they … Continued
Dog perishes in house fire on Prosperity Drive
An electrical strip containing Christmas lights near a Christmas tree caused a fire at 3708 Prosperity Ave., Annandale, Dec. 10, that caused an estimated $100,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported. The occupants of the single-family home were out when the fire started but returned home shortly afterwards. Firefighters arrived at … Continued
Raintree condo fire displaces eight people
An accidental fire at a townhouse at 3356 Wheatwheel Lane in the Raintree condominiums in Annandale Dec. 1 caused approximately $50,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported. There were no injuries. Six adults and two children have been displaced, and they are being assisted by the Red Cross. It took firefighters … Continued
Plans approved for new Bailey’s Crossroads fire station
A drawing of the new fire station Plans have been approved for a new fire station in Bailey’s Crossroads to replace the building damaged during a snowstorm in February 2010. Heavy snowfall caused the roof to collapse, and a temporary tent-like structure has protected the station’s vehicles since then. Construction of a new, larger fire … Continued
Teen charged with setting fire to Annandale house
Fairfax County fire investigators charged a 14-year-old male juvenile with intentionally setting a fire at an Annandale home, the Fire and Rescue Department reported Nov. 14. The Nov. 8 fire, at a single-family house in the 3900 block of Bruce Lane, in the Columbia Pines neighborhood, caused approximately $35,000 in damages to the siding, eaves, and … Continued
FXCO to hold blight hearing on Frame Factory
The Frame Factory in January 2010 The building at 7130 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, that housed the Frame Factory before it was destroyed in a fire on New Year’s Day, 2010, could soon be declared blighted. It’s been an eyesore for nearly two years, and there have been lots of complaints about it. The building … Continued
Fire damages house at Alyssum Way, Annandale
An accidental fire at a single family house at 9203 Alyssum Way in Annandale early this morning caused about $75,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reports. According to fire investigators, the fire was caused by an overheating dehumidifier placed too close to combustibles. No one had been living in the home. Firefighters … Continued
Police seek arsonist responsible for Culmore dumpster fires
Fairfax County Crime Solvers and the Office of the Fire Marshal are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the persons responsible for a series of dumpster fires in the Culmore area. Since February, at least 15 dumpsters have been intentionally set on fire in that area, and fire marshals believe the same suspect is responsible. … Continued
Two firefighters injured at Hummer Road house fire
Two firefighters were injured as they battled a house fire at 3905 Hummer Road in Annandale this afternoon. Hummer Road was blocked for hours and smoke filled the air. “There was significant damage” to the house, says Fairfax Fire and Rescue spokesperson Capt. Jason Jenkins. “Two firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to the … Continued
Fire damages Annandale house
The Fairfax County Fire Department is investigating a fire Wednesday afternoon at 3798 Dade Drive, Annandale. A smoke alarm alerted a sleeping teenager, and she escaped the two-story house unharmed. According to a statement from the fire department, the fire originated on the deck, headed up the vinyl siding, into the eves, and into the … Continued
2010 was an eventful year in Annandale
These are the most popular posts from the Annandale blog in 2010: The Annandale cat hoarders and their neighbor explain how they ended up with a house full of cats – Nov 21. Eventually, animal control would remove 161 cats from the house on Village Drive. The organizer of the annual KORUS Festival offers a … Continued
Fire damages house on Renwood Lane, Annandale
A house at 6535 Renwood Lane, Annandale, was badly damaged by fire early on the morning of Dec. 11. The owners were out of town at the time. Sheila Brackett said she rushed home from Alabama as soon as she heard about the fire. Next-door neighbor Qamar Zaman, who was woken up in the middle of … Continued
New fire station planned for Bailey’s Crossroads
Construction is expected to start within the next few months on a new Bailey’s Crossroads fire station to replace the existing building, which was badly damaged in last February’s monster snowstorm. Station 10 is at 3601 Firehouse Lane, Falls Church. The station’s roof collapsed under heavy snowfall at about 3 a.m. Feb. 8. Several firefighters … Continued