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Faulty wiring caused attic fire, fire officials say

WOODBRIDGE -- (Press Release) Firefighters responded to the report of a house fire at 1422 Horner Road in Woodbridge.  Crews arrived within minutes and reported fire in the attic of the house.  The fire was extinguished within minutes.

The Prince William County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the fire was caused by faulty wiring.  The Red Cross was called to assist four residents who were displaced by the fire.  Fire and Rescue units from OWL VFD, Dale City VFD, and PWC DF&R responded to the incident.

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department reminds residents to have working smoke detectors in their homes. “Please regularly check your detectors.” Said OWL VFD, Chief Jim McAllister. “By taking a little time to change the batteries, you could be saving the lives of you and your family, “said McAllister.

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