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House Fire in Great Falls Va

11 February 2010 387 views No Comment

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire Saturday, February 6, 2010, at approximately 7:50 p.m., in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located at 11208 West Montpelier Road.

Firefighters encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from all sides of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters needed several snow plows to assist them in getting access to the home. Firefighters dealt with approximately 30 inches of snow as they made their way by foot up the more than 2,000 foot unplowed driveway to search for occupants. A water tanker task force of several tankers, including Loudoun County Fire & Rescue was used in fighting the fire. It took firefighters over an hour to extinguish the fire. Two adult occupants escaped the fire unharmed. There were no injuries. Red Cross was requested, but declined.

The home was total loss.

According to fire investigators, the fire is under investigation.

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