On Saturday, May 22, at approximately 2:03 a.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and the City of Alexandria Fire Department were dispatched for a reported house fire in the 7400 block of Northrop Road in the Hybla Valley area of Fairfax County.
Units arrived on the scene of a one-story, single family home with fire showing. Crews worked quickly to extinguish an exterior fire that extended into the attic. The fire was contained to the attic. Two occupants were transported to a hospital for a check-up. There were no firefighter injuries reported.
Two occupants were home at the time of the fire. The fire was reported by a passerby who saw fire on the exterior of the house. Both occupants were asleep and awoke to the smoke alarm sounding.
Fire Investigators determined that the fire was accidental in nature and started on the exterior of the house. The cause of the fire was the improper disposal of oil-based wood stain rags.
Two occupants were displaced because of the fire. Red Cross assistance was offered and declined. Damages as a result of the fire were approximately $80,100.
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