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Six town homes damaged in fire, crews call ‘mayday’

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A sea of fire and rescue and construction vehicles lined Pope Street just off Sudley Manor Drive today. 

A fire broke out and damaged multiple townhomes in a residential neighborhood. early this morning A collapse unit from the Prince William County Fire and Rescue Department remained on the scene late this afternoon, as well as did fire investigators. 

Here’s more from a fire and rescue press release: 

“On Thursday, June 8th at 12:45 a.m., fire and rescue units were dispatched to a townhouse fire located in the 10900 block of Pope Street [near[ Manassas.

Upon arrival, fire and rescue crews observed a mid-row townhouse with heavy fire to the rear quickly spreading to adjoining townhomes. During interior operations, conditions quickly changed causing two firefighters to quickly exit the building.

During the exit the crew became slightly disoriented and declared a “Mayday.” The crew was able to self-exit with assistance from nearby personnel. Firefighters continued suppression and extinguishment of the fire.

Two firefighters and one resident sustained non-life threatening injuries and were transported to a local medical facility.

According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, six townhomes sustained damage estimated at approximately $1 million dollars.

A total of 6 townhomes sustained fire damage. The Building Official has declared 4 of the structures “unsafe” to occupy.
Red Cross was called to the scene to assist 12 occupants displaced by the fire.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.”

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