Crime & Safety

Friday's Fire on Old Keene Mill Road

Firefighters put out the fire within an hour.

A fire broke out across the street from Pohick Regional Library in Burke yesterday.

Fairfax Fire and Rescue PIO said that the call about the outside brush fire came in at 12:35 p.m. The Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station, the West Springfield Station and the Pohick Station responded to the fire. They were there for approximately an hour.

Reader Craig Conlon sent these pictures over to Burke Patch. Thanks Craig! Remember - if you ever see anything happening out in the community, you can always send tips and pictures to Rachael@patch.com. We keep our eyes out for what's going on in Burke but sometimes we need your help too!

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