From Prince William fire and rescue:
House Fire
Thursday, December 5, 2024
3:28 AM
Earlier this morning units were dispatched to the 9900 blk of Suheil Road (Buckhall) for a reported fire near a home. Crews arrived on the scene with the fire quickly spreading throughout the home. The amount of fire and windy conditions prompted a second alarm to assist. All occupants were safely out of the home. No injuries were reported. The single-family home sustained extensive damage. The Building Official declared the structure unsafe to occupy. Three (3) adults were displaced. The Fire Marshal’s Office is on the scene looking into the cause of the blaze.
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Update:
After a complete evaluation of the building, the Building Official has determined only one (1) condo unit is unsafe to occupy. From this determination, only one (1) occupant will be displaced from the incident.
From Prince William fire and rescue:
Building Collapse (Truck into a building)
Monday, December 2, 2024
8:17 AM
This morning Fire and Rescue units were dispatched to the 12700 blk of Gordon Blvd. (Woodbridge) for a report of building collapse as the result of a motor vehicle crash. Units arrived on the scene and observed a tractor trailer had crashed into a condo building at the Moorings of Occoquan. Multiple vehicles were involved. A total of five (5) patients were evaluated with four (4) being transported. No one in the building was injured. The building sustained moderate damage.
A Building Official is on the scene evaluating the extent of damages. It is anticipated several individuals will be displaced. Fire and Rescue units are remaining on the scene to shore up the damaged structure and to standby while the truck is removed from the building. All inquiries regarding the cause of the crash should be directed to the Prince William County Police Department.
From Prince William Fire and Rescue:
Townhouse Fire
Friday, November 29, 2024
5:48 AM
Earlier this morning units were dispatched to the 12900 blk of Titania Way (Lake Ridge) for a townhouse fire. Crews arrived to find the occupants had safely evacuated and a fire on the home’s rear deck. The fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. The fire originated on the rear deck and extended up into attic. The home sustained moderate damage with minimal damage to one (1) adjoining home. The Building Official determined the home was unsafe to occupy displacing the family of 2 adults and 3 children. The Red Cross responded to assist. The Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was ignited by the improper disposal of charcoal ashes.
The Fire Marshal’s Office reminds everyone, “always discard ashes in a non-combustible container and never place discarded ashes near combustibles in or near your home”.
Stafford County Fire and Rescue unveiled Fire Boat 1500 today at a christening ceremony held at Hope Springs Marina on Aquia Creek.
The new fireboat represents a significant upgrade in the county’s ability to respond to water-related emergencies and enhance public safety along the Potomac River and its tributaries.
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From Stafford County Fire and Rescue:
Just before midnight Saturday, October 26th, SCFR units were alerted to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of Wyne Drive, near Warrenton Road. A Stafford County ambulance returning from the hospital spotted the fire and relayed information to dispatch, while additional calls came in. Other SCFR units arrived on scene approximately five minutes later to find three detached buildings, including a chicken coop, on fire. The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes, with minor impact to the adjacent residence.
None of the occupants in the residence reported injuries. While multiple chickens did not survive, several others did. The fire is under investigation by the Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office.
From Prince William fire and rescue:
The family dog has been rescued. Earlier this morning, units were dispatched back to the scene of last week’s horrific house explosion for a report of a barking dog in the debris. Crews arrived to hear the dog under a portion of the collapsed structure. Firefighters were able to free the animal after about 20 minutes of deploying structure collapse stabilization shoring techniques and some good old coaxing by the home’s owner. She appeared to be in good shape and showed her happiness of being freed by rapid tail wagging.
Stafford County will establish the Rockhill Fire and Rescue Station along Mountain View Road near Willowmere Park, consolidating Fire Station 8 and the Rock Hill Volunteer Rescue Squad. The project, costing nearly $17 million, will include a three-bay facility designed for both career and volunteer personnel. Construction is set to begin in spring 2025.
Press Release:
A sign will soon mark the future site of Stafford County’s newest fire and rescue station. Future Station 8, the Rockhill Fire and Rescue Station, will be located along Mountain View Road, near Willowmere Park. This new facility will unite current Fire Station 8 resources and the Rock Hill Volunteer Rescue Squad, under one roof.
The location was strategically chosen for its central position within the Rock Hill District, improving response times across the area. Both Fire Station 8 and Rescue Station 8 are currently located near the edge of the district, bordering Marine Corps Base Quantico. The new, more central location of the station will allow more effective access to the station’s response area. The construction project is currently in the design phase, with plans for a groundbreaking in the spring of 2025. Access to the station will be via Mountain View Road.
This nearly $17 million project, including land acquisition and construction costs, represents a major investment by the County in public safety. The 17,000-square-foot, three-bay facility will serve both career and volunteer personnel. The bays will be bidirectional, or drive thru bays, allowing for efficient responses to emergencies.
Additionally, the Rockhill Fire and Rescue Station will be Stafford County’s first LEED-certified government building. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is the most widely recognized standard for green buildings, promoting energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings.
*”Rock Hill” concerning the electoral district is two words. “Rockhill” is one word in relation to the fire station.
The Stafford County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease agreement to store the county's new fireboat at Hope Springs Marina. The fireboat delivered a few months ago will now be housed in a wet boat slip at the 4 Hope Springs Lane marina.
The lease agreement, approved during the board's meeting, includes a 10-year lease with two optional five-year renewals. The base rent for the slip is set at $3,000 per year, with a 3% annual escalation.
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Updated 1:45 p.m. —
House Explosion
Tuesday, October 14, 2024
5:36 PM
Units were dispatched to the 5900 blk of Coby Hunt Ct. (Haymarket) at 4:17 pm for a reported outside gas leak. The dispatched unit arrived at 4:25 pm finding a 2” gas line damaged and leaking. At 4:26 pm, Washington Gas was requested for assistance. Shortly thereafter, the destroyed home and the homes in the immediate area were evacuated. The gas company arrived on the scene at 5:13 pm. The explosion occurred at approximately 5:36 pm. The leak was still active at the time of the explosion. When the home exploded, the on-scene fire unit officer immediately requested additional units and a second alarm to assist within minutes.
A private contractor was in the process of replacing the water line to the home when the gas line was struck and ruptured. Natural gas is lighter than air and will travel through any possible avenue. At some point the gas reached an ignition source and the explosion occurred. There are multiple possible ignition sources that could have contributed to the event. Miss Utility had been contacted prior to the construction. The scene is still being studied to possibly identify the ignition source. A representative of the State Division of Utility and Railroad Safety is also on the scene to investigate the incident.
No injuries were reported. Except for the destroyed home all occupants were allowed to return to their homes last night. Hopefully, gas service maybe restored to the impacted homes later tonight.
Original post — A house explosion occurred in the 5900 block of Coby Hunt Court near Haymarket on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:36 p.m., following a reported natural gas leak.
Units responded to the scene at 4:17 p.m. after an underground contractor reportedly struck a natural gas line. Fortunately, the home had been evacuated prior to the explosion, and no injuries were reported.
The single-family home, which housed two unrelated families consisting of four adults and two children, was completely destroyed. Several nearby vehicles were damaged by flying debris, and eight neighboring homes had their natural gas service disrupted, which could last up to two days.
Power has been restored to the homes in the immediate vicinity, and they were allowed to be reoccupied later that evening.
The Red Cross has responded to assist the displaced families. The gas company remains on the scene, working to secure the leak. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues, with the next update expected at noon today.
