From Stafford County Fire & Rescue Department:
Stafford County, VA – On Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 0123 hours, units from the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a residential fire on Liberty Knolls Drive in the Stafford Courthouse area of the county. Fire and Rescue units arrived on the scene five minutes after being dispatched, locating a fire on the second floor of a single family home. The fire was
contained to the master suite and extinguished within 15 minutes.Smoke damage was extensive throughout the second floor and the [eight] occupants were displaced as a result – the American Red Cross responded to assist. One civilian received non-life-threatening injuries while escaping the home and was treated by Paramedics.
Property and contents loss is estimated at $100,000.
The Stafford County Fire Marshals Office is investigating cause. Stations/Units responding to the incident: Stafford, Mountain View, Garrisonville, Rock Hill, Aquia, Hartwood, Brooke, Falmouth, Widewater, and Berea. Mutual Aid was provided by the City of Fredericksburg and Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fève (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and don’t worry—there will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
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