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Herndon House Fire

Herndon
By Staff
Source: Fairfax County Times
THURSDAY, JULY 17 2008

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire Monday, July 14, at approximately 8:10 a.m. in the Herndon area of Fairfax County. The single-family home is located in the 1100 block of Jeff Ryan Drive.

Firefighters encountered fire and smoke coming from the first floor and attic of the two-story home upon arrival. Firefighters brought the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes. No one was home when the fire broke out. Two adults have been displaced. There were no injuries. The fire was primarily contained to the kitchen area. The home had working smoke alarms.

Damage is estimated at $100,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. The cause of the fire was an electrical anomaly in the kitchen.



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