Two House Fires Displace Multiple Families in Prince William County

At 9:48 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, firefighters were dispatched to the 16300 block of Boatswain Circle in Woodbridge after reports of a fire in a home. All occupants evacuated safely before crews arrived, reporting the fire was in a basement bedroom. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which caused moderate damage to the home.

One adult occupant sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local medical facility. The fire displaced five adults and three children. The Red Cross is assisting the affected families. Due to the extent of the damage, the building official declared the home unsafe for occupancy.

Authorities emphasized that working smoke detectors and a closed bedroom door played a crucial role in limiting the fire’s spread and ensuring residents’ safe evacuation. Fire officials reminded residents to regularly test their smoke detectors and keep bedroom doors closed at night to enhance fire safety. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

On Friday, January 10, 2025, at 8:28 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting a house fire on the 6900 block of Harvey Road in Manassas. When crews arrived, they found a single-family home fully engulfed in flames.

Neighbors reported the fire, as the home’s occupants were not present. Battling adverse weather conditions, firefighters worked to bring the fire under control. Unfortunately, the house was destroyed.

The fire displaced four adults, assisted by the Red Cross. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.