Annandale Fire Injures 1, Causes Estimated $236K In Damages

Annandale VA

17 March, 2020

12:11 PM

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ANNANDALE, VA — Three residents are displaced after a late Monday fire in Annandale, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. One resident was injured. Firefighters responded to the 5000 block of Americana Drive around 10:49 p.m. to find heavy fire at a middle unit townhouse. A resident had discovered the fire and unsuccessfully tried to put it out. He evacuated and alerted a neighbor, who called 911 for help. Units were able to quickly get the fire under control. The one injured resident was taken to the hospital for a check-up. There were no firefighter injuries. Fire investigators determined the fire started in the living room when a candle was dropped, igniting combustible materials. Smoke alarms were in the home but did not activate because the batteries were missing or dead. The fire department estimated damages were around $236,250. The displaced residents are receiving Red Cross assistance. UPDATE - Annandale Townhouse Fire Displaces Three. Damages as a result of the fire were approximately $236,250. More: https://t.co/linGQLc8W0#FCFRD #FairfaxCounty pic.twitter.com/CjHxCGLOFP— Fairfax Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) March 17, 2020