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Virginia Parents Expecting Baby Lose Home, Pets In 'Devastating' Apartment Fire Virginia Parents Expecting Baby Lose Home, Pets In 'Devastating' Apartment Fire
Virginia Parents Expecting Baby Lose Home, Pets In 'Devastating' Apartment Fire A Virginia family preparing to welcome a new baby this spring is starting over after a fast-moving apartment fire tore through their home, killing two pets and destroying nearly everything they owned. Dan and Cali Van Grouw, parents to a 4-year-old daughter and expecting their second child in March, lost their belongings in a structure fire at the Greenbriar Apartments in Fredericksburg, according to officials. Firefighters responded Saturday afternoon, Jan. 24 to the apartment complex, where crews from Fredericksburg Fire and Spotsylvania Fire and Rescue battled the blaze, officials said. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
When Christmas Lights Turn Deadly: Maryland Home, Pets Perish In Christmas Eve Fire (PHOTOS) When Christmas Lights Turn Deadly: Maryland Home, Pets Perish In Christmas Eve Fire (PHOTOS)
When Christmas Lights Turn Deadly: Maryland Home, Pets Perish In Christmas Eve Fire (Photos) A drive through a Maryland neighborhood to admire Christmas lights took a devastating turn when a Good Samaritan spotted smoke instead of sparkle — and a deadly fire was already burning. The fire broke out around 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at a two-story single-family home in the 500 block of Flintlock Drive in Bel Air, according to the State Fire Marshal. Investigators said the blaze was discovered by a passerby who was driving through the neighborhood to look at decorations when they saw flames inside the home’s living room. Witnesses rushed to help, telling investigators they hear…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
$1M Blaze Destroys Maryland Home, Residents Escape, Cat Still Missing (PHOTOS) $1M Blaze Destroys Maryland Home, Residents Escape, Cat Still Missing (PHOTOS)
$1M Blaze Destroys Maryland Home, Residents Escape, Cat Still Missing (Photos) A Rockville family escaped a massive early-morning fire that tore through their home Wednesday, leaving behind $1 million in damage — and one missing cat. Firefighters were called just before 6:50 a.m. on Oct. 15 to Starlight Court in the Fallsmead/Horizon Hill neighborhood, where heavy flames and thick smoke were shooting from a single-family home when crews arrived, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS). The scene of the Rockville fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Officials said two adults and two family pets made it out safely after being awakened by barking dogs…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How
Pet Owners Can Now Order Prescription Meds On Amazon: Here's How Dog and cat owners can now order prescription medications on Amazon, as the online retail giant tries to make pet care easier and more convenient. Amazon announced its new partnership with Vetsource in a blog post on Thursday, May 8. Vetsource is a licensed pet pharmacy that handles the filling and delivery of prescriptions. Customers can search for medications, add them to their cart, and check out using Amazon's regular system. "We know animals are not just pets; they're family," said Wendy Franks, director of Amazon Pets. "That's why we're so excited about being able to e…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey
Valentine's Day Spending To Hit Record High—And Not Just On Romantic Partners: Survey Gift buying and date expenses for Valentine’s Day may reach new heights as Americans plan to spend more than ever on loved ones, a new survey said. US consumers will spend an estimated $27.5 billion in 2025, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would surpass the previous record of $27.4 billion in 2020 and 2024's total of $25.8 billion. Valentine's Day shoppers will spend an average of $188.81, slightly up from $185.81 in 2024. More than 56 percent plan to celebrate the holiday, an increase from 53 percent in 2024. M…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility
Three Dog Deaths Linked To Same Virginia PetSmart Facility A third dog has died after being housed at a PetSmart boarding facility in Alexandria, according to officials. An investigation was launched early in July when the Alexandria Animal Services team was contacted regarding the death of a dog at the PetsHotel in the 3300 block of Richmond Highway. Following the initial death - which is still being probed, pending a necropsy report to determine its exact cause of death - two other pet owners have come forward with similar claims, prompting officials to inspect the PetSmart location every two days.  "Since the complaint, our Animal Services…

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by Zak Failla