Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-246-3801, TTY 703-385-4419 and 703-385-1687
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire

10/26/2005

Dranesville Townhouse Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse fire at approximately 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2005, located in the Dranesville area of Fairfax County. The townhouse is located at 1013 Queens Court.

Fire department personnel arrived on the scene with fire and heavy smoke showing from the two-and-a-half story townhouse. The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes and was contained to the unit of origin.

The Red Cross is assisting thirteen residents that have been displaced. There were no injuries.

The damage is estimated at $80,000.

The cause of the fire was accidental; an electrical panel in the rear of the unit caused the fire.

Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For information, call 703-246-3801 and TTY 703-285-4419.