Busy Week for Firefighters: House Fire, Truck Blaze, and Hotel Rescue

It’s been a busy few days for area fire departments, with crews responding to several significant incidents. Here’s a recap of the latest:

House Fire in Woodbridge
Sunday, January 19, 2025 – 8:32 p.m.

Units rushed to the 13500 block of Haversack Lane in Woodbridge last night after neighbors reported a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found flames pouring from the rear of a single-family home. Fortunately, the house was unoccupied at the time, but it sustained severe damage and has been deemed unsafe by the Building Official.

Three adults and two children were displaced but did not require Red Cross assistance. The fire was traced to a chicken coop beneath the rear deck, likely caused by a heat lamp or related wiring. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

Truck Fire in Gainesville
Thursday, January 16, 2025 – 10:06 p.m.

Crews were called to the 15000 block of Lee Highway in Gainesville late Thursday night for a vehicle fire. When they arrived, three tractor-trailers were ablaze. Firefighters utilized tanker operations to extinguish the flames, but the damage was extensive—three trucks were completely destroyed, and one connected trailer was heavily damaged.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and no injuries were reported.

Hotel Fire in Stafford County
Thursday, January 16, 2025 – 7:45 a.m.

Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Quantico Fire and Emergency Services responded to a commercial waterflow alarm at the Affordable Suites of America near Richmond Highway on Thursday morning. The initial alarm was upgraded to a structure fire after reports of flames in a first-floor unit.

Crews arrived swiftly and extinguished the fire, which was contained to the original unit. The hotel’s sprinkler and smoke alarm systems were working, helping to minimize damage. A canine was safely rescued and reunited with its owner.

While the fire caused water damage to other units, all affected occupants were relocated within the hotel. No injuries were reported. The fire remains under investigation by the Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office.