Printer
TextFire and Rescue News
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): 703-877-3702
fire-rescue.PA-LSE@fairfaxcounty.gov
News Release 11-57
Date: August 2, 2011
Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Fire
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to an apartment fire, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at approximately 1:30 a.m. in the Centreville area of Fairfax County. The garden apartment is located at 5815 Post Corners Trail.
Firefighters reported light smoke on the top floor of the three-story apartment upon arrival. Firefighters discovered water coming from the attic area from an activated sprinkler head during their investigation. The sprinkler was primarily responsible for extinguishing the fire. Firefighters checked the attic for fire extension on the apartment of fire origin and adjacent units. Damage was minor; however, one occupant has been displaced. Red Cross assistance was declined. There were no injuries.
Damage estimate was minor.
The fire is under investigation.
For more information, call Daniel L. Schmidt or Captain I William Moreland, 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.
https://www.facebook.com/fairfaxcountyfirerescue
Website Survey 