Crime & Safety
Pohick Townhouse Fire Displaces Residents
The fire, which began in the basement of the home, caused an estimated $50,000 in damages.
Three adults have been displaced following a townhouse fire in Springfield last Thursday that caused an estimated $50,000 in damages.
According to a press release from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, firefighters responded to a fire at a single family home located at 7408 Willshire Hunt Ct., at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Firefighters reported smoke coming from the basement upon arrival and found the fire in a room in the basement near an electrical panel. Firefighters extinguished the fire using a hose line and a dry chemical fire extinguisher.
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The occupants attempted to extinguish the fire themselves before calling 911 and evacuating the home. The release further states there were no working smoke alarms in the home.
There were no civilian or personnel injuries. The homeowners have declined Red Cross support and the fire is still under investigation.
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