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Crews Work To Corral Brush Fire Threatening Homes, Buildings In Fairfax County (UPDATED) Crews Work To Corral Brush Fire Threatening Homes, Buildings In Fairfax County (UPDATED)
Crews Work To Corral Brush Fire Threatening Homes, Buildings In Fairfax County (Updated) Near-record temperatures and dry conditions helped contribute to a two-alarm brush fire in Fairfax County that broke out and is threatening homes and buildings. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called at approximately 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, to a reported large brush fire in the 6900 block of Alpine Drive in Annandale. Upon arrival, crews were met by flames that were behind a house. UPDATE: Second Alarm requested. Fire is close to homes/buildings. #FCFRD https://t.co/eBqT8A9sNF — Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) April 13, 2023 Crews worked to contain the …

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by Zak Failla
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Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park
Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park More than 100 firefighters in Washington, DC were required to help corral a massive brush fire that broke out at Rock Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon and threatened to spread to nearby homes. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, more than two dozen crews from various agencies throughout DC were called to the national park to help battle the trick blaze, which was reported near homes on Quincy Street NW. Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Piney Branch Pkwy NW. Several additional units requested. Continue efforts to surround fire & protect structures where n…

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by Zak Failla
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DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (DEVELOPING) DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (DEVELOPING)
DC Fire And EMS Battle Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park (Developing) All hands are on deck at Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC as crews are working to corral a brush fire that broke out on Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to Beach Drive and Piney Branch Parkway NW, where there was a reported large brush fire. Box Alarm brush fire Beach Drive & Piney Branch Parkway NW. Engine on scene requests fill the box for large brush fire. No structures currently in danger. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 22, 2023 Fire crews worked to surround the blaze to contain the flames…

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by Zak Failla