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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.
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 investiga…
Recall Issued For 30K Blankets, Throws Due To Burn, Fire Concerns
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on nearly 30,000 Berkshire Blanket & Home Company heated throws and blankets over issues with overheating that pose fire or burn risks.
The Ware-based company's blankets were sold under its name and the L.L. Bean brand, where they are sold in stores. The CPSC said in its recall notice that they were also sold at Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Amazon.com, Target.com, Macys.com, and QVC.com.
The company has received nine reports of the blankets and throws burning, melting, or overheating. No injur…
Victim Seriously Injured In Prince William County House Fire: Police
A large fire consumed a Prince William County home early on Wednesday, Sept. 21, leaving one occupant seriously injured, officials said. At around midnight, fire crews arrived at home in flames, in the 12000 block of Point Longstreet Way, according to the Prince William County Fire and Rescue System.
Two adults and a child were inside the home and started to evacuate away from the flames, authorities said.
One of the adults, who successfully got the family's dog out of the burning house, sustained life-threatening injuries during the incident, officials reported.
Fire crews…
