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Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Fairfax County, Officials Say Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Fairfax County, Officials Say
Fast Food Restaurant Catches Fire In Fairfax County, Officials Say Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews served up a quick save Friday morning, extinguishing a kitchen fire that broke out at a popular fast food joint. Firefighters were called to Popeye's  the 7800 block of Richmond Highway in the Gum Springs area on Saturday afternoon, where they were met by smoke billowing from the roof and sprang into action.  The fire was quickly brought under control, officials say, preventing a recipe for disaster. No injuries to customers or firefighters were reported, and the kitchen calamity was contained without further damage. Fire investigators a…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage For Family Of Firefighter Killed In Virginia Home Explosion Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage For Family Of Firefighter Killed In Virginia Home Explosion
Nonprofit Pays Off Mortgage For Family Of Firefighter Killed In Virginia Home Explosion Veteran's Day will be a memorable one for one Virginia family still reeling from the loss of volunteer firefighter Trevor Brown, who was killed in a home explosion earlier this year. This year, the nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced it will be delivering 40 mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families, including the Browns, following his death battling a blaze in February. On Friday, Feb. 16, crews were called to investigate a home explosion on Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling that left 11 first responders with significant injuries and caused $2.5 million …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Worker Charged For Home Explosion That Killed Volunteer Firefighter In Virginia: Officials Worker Charged For Home Explosion That Killed Volunteer Firefighter In Virginia: Officials
Worker Charged For Home Explosion That Killed Volunteer Firefighter In Virginia: Officials Charges have been filed against a former utility worker after the home explosion in Loudoun County that resulted in the death of a firefighter and caused millions in damage, authorities announced. Following an investigation, Roger Bentley, a former employee of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. – Leesburg – Fairfax Petroleum Service’s (Southern States), was charged for the Sterling explosion that claimed the life of Volunteer Firefighter Trevor Brown in February. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue On Friday, Feb. 16, crews were called to investigate a home explosion on Silver Ridge D…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania
Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania A missing 17-year-old Cocker Spaniel had to be saved from a perilous position by first responders in Spotsylvania after getting caught in a culvert pipe. On Tuesday afternoon, Spotsylvania Court Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel were called to the 12000 block of Grantwood Drive, where there was a dog trapped inside the pipe one day after it was reported missing. Using a pipe inspection camera, first responders were able to confirm that the dog was trapped inside, prompting them to dig out the area in an effort to get closer to the scared dog. Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office O…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Firefighters In Virginia Investigating Blaze That Broke Out At Academies Of Loudoun Firefighters In Virginia Investigating Blaze That Broke Out At Academies Of Loudoun
Firefighters In Virginia Investigating Blaze That Broke Out At Academies Of Loudoun One firefighter and one civilian were injured on Tuesday afternoon when a fire broke out at the Academies of Loudoun magnet school.  Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews were called to a reported fire at the school that was quickly knocked down after all students were safely evacuated from the building before firefighters arrived, officials said. Officials said that there was a small structure fire at the school that was quickly put out. There was an increased public safety presence at around around school grounds throughout Tuesday afternoon as the scene was cleared and investigated.…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents
Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire Forces Evacuation Of Fairfax County Residents First responders in Fairfax County were busy on Friday afternoon battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in an area residence. Crews were called at around noon to the 6400 block of Silver Ridge Circle in the Kingstowne neighborhood after calls came in regarding a townhouse fire.  Upon arrival, fire officials say that units were met by smoke showing from the front of the home, which reportedly had to be evacuated. All residents were accounted for as of 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, while firefighters worked to knock down the flames. It was declared under control shortly after 1 p.m. on Frid…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Loudoun County Porch Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Loudoun County Porch
Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Loudoun County Porch Two firefighters suffered minor injuries battling a house fire on Thursday morning in Virginia, officials say. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews were called to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE in Leesburg at approximately 11 a.m. on July 11. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with smoke showing and fire on the porch, which was quickly extinguished by first responders. According to a spokesperson for the agency, two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the incident. No other injuries were reported. The incident is now being investigated by the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Loudoun County Arsonist Sets Two Fires, Causing $4K In Damages, Fire Marshal Says Loudoun County Arsonist Sets Two Fires, Causing $4K In Damages, Fire Marshal Says
Loudoun County Arsonist Sets Two Fires, Causing $4K In Damages, Fire Marshal Says A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two recent arson fires in Leesburg, authorities announced. Jose Hernandez set two different fires on the 800 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE, one on Sunday, June 2, and the other on Tuesday, June 4, totaling $4,000 in damage, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office announced. Firefighters were called to the home for a dryer fire on the first floor of a residential building around 3:40 p.m. Sunday, June 2, the LCFMO said. The cause was determined to be incendiary in nature. Damages were estimated at $1,500. No civilian or firef…

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by Cecilia Levine