Smoke Alarm Alerts Herndon Occupants
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/news/2013archive/2013_74.htm
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 13-74
Date: July 24, 2013
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse fire, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at approximately 7:20 a.m. in the Herndon area of Fairfax County. The single family home is located at 410 Spruce Court.
Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the main level of the two-story end unit townhouse. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes. The fire originated in a bedroom on the main level. The occupants escaped unharmed after being alerted by a sounding smoke alarm. There were no injuries. Nine occupants have been displaced. Red Cross support was offered but declined by the occupants.
Damage is estimated at $60,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. An unattended candle in a bedroom caused the fire.
Candle Safety Tips
•Do not place candles near combustible materials.
•Place candles in glass or ceramic containers.
•Place candles on a flat, sturdy surface.
•Never leave children unattended in a room with an open flame candle.
•Do not place candles on window ledges or near entryways. The potential air draft can “fan” the flame, catching curtains or other materials on fire.
•Do keep burning candles within sight at all times. Candles can present fire hazards outdoors on decks and patios as well as inside your home.
•Always extinguish candles before leaving the home.
•Place all candles on a protected, heat resistant, dry surface away from anything that can catch fire and out of the reach of children and pets.
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.
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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fr/news/2013archive/2013_74.htm
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 13-74
Date: July 24, 2013
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse fire, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at approximately 7:20 a.m. in the Herndon area of Fairfax County. The single family home is located at 410 Spruce Court.
Firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the main level of the two-story end unit townhouse. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes. The fire originated in a bedroom on the main level. The occupants escaped unharmed after being alerted by a sounding smoke alarm. There were no injuries. Nine occupants have been displaced. Red Cross support was offered but declined by the occupants.
Damage is estimated at $60,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. An unattended candle in a bedroom caused the fire.
Candle Safety Tips
•Do not place candles near combustible materials.
•Place candles in glass or ceramic containers.
•Place candles on a flat, sturdy surface.
•Never leave children unattended in a room with an open flame candle.
•Do not place candles on window ledges or near entryways. The potential air draft can “fan” the flame, catching curtains or other materials on fire.
•Do keep burning candles within sight at all times. Candles can present fire hazards outdoors on decks and patios as well as inside your home.
•Always extinguish candles before leaving the home.
•Place all candles on a protected, heat resistant, dry surface away from anything that can catch fire and out of the reach of children and pets.
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