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Two alarm fire in Hybla Valley
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to an apartment fire at approximately 11 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, in the Hybla Valley area of Fairfax County. The apartment is located at 7807 Belford Drive.Firefighters encountered smoke coming from the third floor and front of the three-story apartment upon arrival. A second alarm was struck bringing approximately 60 emergency personnel to the scene. The fire was brought under control in approximately 20 minutes. There were 21 adults and 14 children displaced as a result of the fire. There were no reported injuries. The Red Cross is assisting the families.
Damage is estimated at $30,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. The fire was caused by flammable vapors from an aerosol insect spraying product too close to a pilot light on a gas stove.
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