Tag: fires
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
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