Fatality Reported In Vienna House Fire

Vienna VA

12 January, 2021

11:05 AM

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VIENNA, VA — One person was found dead in a Vienna house fire early Tuesday, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. Around 2:05 a.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and Vienna Police responded to the 900 block of Lauren Lane SE and encountered fire showing from the roof. Crews worked to extinguish the fire and found the victim deceased in the home. Vienna Police said in a statement the victim was an elderly woman. Her two cats her also found dead in the home. Fire investigators determined the fire started on the second floor, but the cause remains under investigation. Damages were estimated to be $374,075. 2:05 AM units dispatched for house fire, 900 Block of Lauren Lane SE, in Vienna. Units arrived on-scene with fire though the roof. Firefighters located one occupant deceased in the home. Fire Investigators currently on scene to determine cause of fire. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/4ISN9tRSav— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 12, 2021