Quail Pond Court Area Incident

A joint effort remains underway to stabilize the situation in the affected area. Crews continue working to isolate the gas leak, with safety as the top priority. Air monitoring is ongoing as crews are working to identify the exact source of the leak. The area includes both natural gas transmission and distribution lines, and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue continues working with gas companies and federal and state agencies to ensure public safety and determine the cause of the incident.

Updates


Re-Entry for Residents

Please complete this form with your contact information to receive updates about your re-entry. The Fire and Rescue Department will reach out to you directly to coordinate next steps.

 

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Below is an overview of the coordinated process currently in place to facilitate the re-occupancy of homes affected by the recent gas incident. This process is being conducted in close coordination between the Fire and Rescue Department, the gas utility, and on-scene command personnel to ensure each residence is safe prior to homeowner return.

The re-occupancy process is as follows:

  1. Homeowner Check-In:
    Homeowners report to the established check-in location at Mobile Command Post 402 which is located outside of 5422 Buggy Whip Drive. This ensures accountability of residents and allows incident command to coordinate the re-entry sequence in a controlled and orderly manner.
  2. Restoration of Electrical Service:
    The Fire and Rescue Department coordinates the restoration of electrical power to the residence, confirming that it is safe to do so prior to energizing the structure.
  3. Gas Service Restoration:
    The gas company’s relighting crews reconnect gas service and safely relight all pilot lights and appliances in accordance with their operational safety protocols.
  4. Fire Department Safety Verification:
    Following gas restoration, a Fire and Rescue Department Rescue or Truck Company enters the residence to conduct a comprehensive atmospheric monitoring assessment. This ensures there are no hazardous gas readings and confirms the structure is safe for occupancy.
  5. Homeowner Re-Entry and Assistance:
    Once the residence has been verified safe, Fire and Rescue personnel assist homeowners with re-entry and provide support as they resettle into their homes.

This structured, multi-agency process ensures that each residence is evaluated thoroughly and restored safely, prioritizing the well-being of residents while maintaining operational accountability.

 

  • Leave immediately. Get everyone out of the building.
  • Do NOT turn lights on or off.
  • Do NOT use phones, appliances, or anything electrical inside.
  • Do NOT light matches or candles.
  • Do NOT try to locate the leak yourself.
  • Once safely outside, call 911 and your gas company.

 

  • Smell of rotten eggs.
  • Hissing or whistling sounds near gas lines.
  • Dead or dying vegetation near a gas line.
  • Bubbling in standing water.

 

  • Know how to shut off your gas — but only turn it off if instructed by authorities or your utility company.
  • Make sure your home has working smoke and carbon monoxide alarm.
  • Keep flashlights accessible — avoid using candles during outages.
  • Have a family evacuation plan and a meeting place outside your neighborhood.

 

  • Follow instructions from local officials.
  • Be prepared for possible evacuations.
  • If asked to evacuate, bring essentials and leave immediately.
  • Do not return home until officials say it is safe.
  • Gas leaks are serious and can quickly become life-threatening. When in doubt — get out and call for help.

NTSB Information

Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are on site to determine the cause and ensure long-term safety.


Feb. 18 News Conference


More Information

For information related to this incident, visit www.washingtongas.com.

For information related to this incident, visit: www.williams.com.

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