Firefighters douse townhouse fire in Lake Ridge early this morning Nov. 29
Townhouse Fire
Friday, November 29, 2024
5:48 AM
Prince William County Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 12900 blockof Titania Way (Lake Ridge) for a townhouse fire at 5:48 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. PWC Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Matt Smolsky said that crews arrived to find the occupants had safely evacuated and a fire on the home’s rear deck. The fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported.
Smolsky said the fire originated on the rear deck and extended up into attic. The home sustained moderate damage with minimal damage to one (1) adjoining home. The Building Official determined the home was unsafe to occupy displacing the family of two adults and three children. The Red Cross responded to assist.
The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was ignited by the improper disposal of charcoal ashes and reminds everyone, “always discard ashes in a non-combustible container and never place discarded ashes near combustibles in or near your home”.
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