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Nearby Officer, Neighbor Save Virginia Family From Flames: Report

A Virginia family escaped a Monday, April 22 house fire unscathed, authorities said.

Merrily Way fire in Woodbridge.

Merrily Way fire in Woodbridge.

Photo Credit: Prince William Professional Firefighters

Flames were shooting from the home on the 15000 block of Merrily Way in Woodbridge, when firefighters arrived before dawn, according to the Prince William County Fire Department.

According to NBC Washington, a nearby, on-duty officer noticed the fire and began pounding on the door. A neighbor was wailing on her horn in an apparent effort to wake the family up, the outlet said.

Moments later, two adults, their son, and the family dogs left the home.

No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.  

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