Tag: fires
House fire on Columbia Pike
There was a major house fire on Columbia Pike near Lincolnia Road this afternoon, an alert reader reported: “There was lots of smoke coming from a yard with trees. I counted about five or six fire trucks rushing in that direction before and after I encountered the scene. I had to turn around and take Lincolnia to … Continued
Firefighters might hold training exercise at Lacey Center
If you see a bunch of firefighters and police officers swarming all over the Lacey Center this summer, don’t freak out; it’s probably just a training exercise. Before the Lacey Center is demolished—in preparation for building a new elementary school on that site—the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Academy might want to use the building … Continued
Hazards lurking in basements and kitchens can cause fires, Fairfax County fire marshal warns
What appears to be a normal suburban house could be hiding a dangerous powder keg ready to explode. Time after time, Captain Jim Sobota of the Fairfax County fire marshal’s office, has discovered unsafe quantities of gasoline, propane, and hazardous chemicals lurking in basements and garages—and posing significant fire hazards. Sobota described his office’s responsibilities … Continued
Frame Factory fire blamed on wiring
The fire at The Frame Shop on the morning of Jan. 1 caused about three-quarters of a million dollars in damages, says owner Kurt Kruger, who also owns Kruger’s Antiques. The fire was apparently started in the electrical system and just about destroyed the entire store. Kruger’s office behind the Frame Shop was also damaged … Continued
Frame shop burns down
The Frame Factory burned down on New Year’s Day. The two-alarm fire totally destroyed the building at 7130 Little River Turnpike, according to TV reporter Dave Statter’s blog, STATter911, which covers fire and EMS news. No one was inside the building, when the fire was reported, around 7 a.m. The photo is by Joel Kobersteen, … Continued