Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-246-3801, TTY: 711 and Fax:703-385-1687
Duty PIO (Weekends/After-hours): 703-280-0694
Media Information Line: 703-324-3000
Email: fire-rescue.PIO-LSE@fairfaxcounty.gov
Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire

10/01/07

Two-Alarm Centreville House Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire on Sunday, September 30, 2007, at approximately 4 a.m. in the Centreville area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 14528 William Carr Lane.

Firefighters saw heavy fire coming from the roof of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters experienced heavy fire in the attic and roof of the home. A second alarm was subsequently struck, bringing over 60 firefighters to the scene. It took firefighters approximately 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. Two adults have been displaced. The occupants were home when the fire broke out and escaped unharmed. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The occupants are being assisted by family and friends.

Damage is estimated at $564,840. Additionally, there was minor siding damage to an adjacent home.

The fire is currently under investigation.

For more information, call Daniel L. Schmidt or Lieutenant Raúl G. Castillo, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, 703-246-3801 and TTY: 711. 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.