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Unattended Stove Sparks $425K Blaze At Virginia Home: Fire Officials
A kitchen fire sparked by an unattended stove ripped through a Virginia home, injured one, and caused nearly half a million dollars in damage, officials said. Firefighters were called to the 18000 block of Harbour Town Terrace in Leesburg just after 2 p.m. on May 5, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said. The fire started in the kitchen, and rapidly spread from there, with smoke and flames showing from both floors when crews arrived at the scene. Two people were able to evacuate on their own after hearing smoke alarms going off, with one suffering minor injures that were treated at an area ho…
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TSA Rolls Out New Rules For Carry-On, Checked Bags
Travelers flying through select US airports will now face new rules on what they can — and can’t — bring aboard or stow beneath. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has rolled out revised security guidelines that simultaneously relax some long-standing restrictions on carry-on items while tightening rules on checked baggage. What’s Changing For Carry-Ons? At select airports, including Atlanta (ATL), John F. Kennedy (JFK), and Los Angeles International (LAX), new CT scanners are making it easier for passengers to keep items in their bags during screening. The advanced imaging …
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: Cody Balmer’s 911 Call Before Firebombing Gov. Shapiro’s Residence Mentions Palestine
Just hours before Molotov cocktails were hurled into the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, a man now charged in the attack made a chilling 911 call claiming Gov. Josh Shapiro was targeting Palestinians and hurting his family. Cody Allen Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, is accused of breaking a window at the Governor’s official residence with a hammer and throwing incendiary devices inside while Shapiro, his wife Lori, and their children were sleeping early Sunday, April 13. In a 911 call obtained by Daily Voice on Friday, April 18, Balmer told dispatchers: “Governor Josh Shapiro needs to know t…
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Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park
A fire erupted at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park in Orlando, Florida, amid the busy spring break season. The blaze on Saturday night, March 22 created a tower of smoke and forced guests to be evacuated from a ride. The incident began in a backstage area behind the France Pavilion, where a walk-in cooler caught fire, Disney officials confirmed. The area is restricted to employees and not accessible to guests. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread beyond the immediate vicinity. No injuries were reported. Footage shared on social media shows thick black smoke risi…
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out On Spotsylvania Porch As Crews Contain Flames In Minutes
A late-night house fire in Spotsylvania County had emergency crews rushing to contain the flames, with firefighters arriving in just over eight minutes to find smoke pouring from a back porch, officials announced. Firefighters responded to the residential structure fire on Hilliard Court shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, according to Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management. Crews worked quickly, limiting the fire to the porch and preventing it from spreading into the home. No injuries were reported, and the residents and their pets were able to remain in the ho…
Police & Fire
$679K In Damages Reported After Lithium-Ion Battery Fire At Virginia Home, Officials Say
A fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery caused nearly $700,000 in damages and displaced four people in Aldie early Wednesday morning, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials. Emergency crews were dispatched around 3:15 a.m. on Feb. 26 to the 40900 block of Richland Meadow Place in the Little River District after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire. When firefighters arrived, flames were tearing through the garage and upper levels of the single-family home. Crews launched an aggressive attack, deploying multiple handlines and searching the home for possible victims. I…
Police & Fire
Sprinkler System Saves Virginia Apartment From Golf Cart Fire Disaster
A potentially catastrophic fire in an Ashburn apartment building was swiftly contained thanks to a sprinkler system that activated after a golf cart caught fire in a garage, officials said. The blaze broke out over the weekend in the 20000 block of Lazy River Terrace, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) officials. Emergency crews responded after a fire alarm activation, followed by multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke and alarms throughout the multi-family building. Units from Lansdowne, Ashburn, Leesburg, Kincora, and Sterling arrived to find no visible fire from the …
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Electrical Malfunction Sparks $100K Loudoun County House Fire, Displaces Resident
An Ashburn resident is picking up the pieces after a roaring attic fire—fueled by an electrical malfunction—ripped through their home, fire officials say. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews rushed to the 42000 block of Waxpool Road just before 4:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, after frantic 911 calls reported flames shooting from the roof. When firefighters arrived, they found the two-story home ablaze but thankfully all occupants were safely outside, according to a Loudoun County Fire and Rescue spokesperson. Crews wasted no time, storming the attic, battling the blaze with multiple…
Police & Fire
Reptile Tank Fire Displaces Family Of Nine In Virginia
A Leesburg family of nine is without a home after a devastating electrical fire ripped through their house on Valentine’s Day, destroying nearly everything inside. Firefighters rushed to the 800 block of Wage Drive just after 6:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, where they were met with flames and heavy smoke pouring from the first floor of the split-level home, according to Loudoun County fire officials. The residents made it out unharmed, but their pets weren’t as lucky as Loudoun County Animal Services responded to assist the family after a cat and a reptile perished in the blaze. Crews from L…
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Three-Alarm Warehouse Fire Erupts In Fairfax County (
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A massive three-alarm fire tore through a warehouse in Lorton, sending plumes of thick smoke into the air as dozens of firefighters battled to bring it under control, officials said. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 8100 block of Terminal Road before 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, after receiving reports of a large blaze at the commercial facility. Units arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the building. Firefighters quickly worked to contain the flames, and after an intense effort, the fire was brought under control, officials said. No injuries were reported.…
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Separate Thanksgiving Weekend Fires Displace Loudoun County Families; Cause $1M+ In Damages
Loudoun County firefighters responded to two major structure fires over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, displacing 12 people and causing more than $1 million in damages. The first fire occurred Tuesday, Nov. 27, just before 9:50 p.m. in the 200 block of North Cottage Road in the Algonkian District, officials said. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a townhome though crews were able to extinguish the fire in a bedroom closet and attic. Five residents were displaced, and damages were estimated at $431,200. The fire was ruled accident…
Weather
Persistent Dry Conditions, Gusty Winds Creating Elevated Risk Of Fire In DMV Region
There will be an elevated risk of fire danger in the DMV region on Saturday due to the continued dry conditions and expected gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service. An alert was issued cautioning that there will be increased fire conditions expected on Oct. 26, with relative humidity levels staying long, with winds hovering between 15 and 20 mph and gusts possibly reaching 30 mph in parts of Maryland and Virginia. The forecasted conditions "will result in the rapid drying of fine fuels like grass, leaves, and small shrubs." In response to the expected weather, forecas…
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