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

12/27/07

Annandale Fire Displaces Seven Residents

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire at approximately 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2007, in the Annandale area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 4123 Meadow Court.

Firefighters reported smoke visible from the front of the single-family dwelling upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes. One adult female was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Seven adults were displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Damage is estimated at $35,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. The fire originated near an electrical wall outlet.

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.