Donations being accepted for fallen firefighter after deadly Sterling house explosion

STERLING, Va. — The Loudoun County community is mourning the loss of firefighter Trevor Brown after a deadly house explosion in Sterling late Friday night.

Both members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company are in mourning over the fallen first responder. 

The explosion left 10 firefighters injured, with five remaining hospitalized at this point in time.

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue announced Sunday night that it would be collecting donations to help first responders in the county at this difficult time.

Anyone who would like to donate can visit the Loudoun First Responders Foundation (LFRF) at www.LoudounFRF.org. The Loudoun First Responders Foundation serves Loudoun County by providing immediate financial support to active first responder personnel in their time of need. 

Now, to designate your donation specifically to the family of firefighter Trevor Brown, please add “Brown Family” in memo line, if not specified, your donations will benefit injured firefighters.

Any community members who wish to donate good or services, are encouraged to do so by first emailing LCCFRSdonate@loudoun.gov.

Additionally, an email address, LCCFRScondolences@loudoun.gov, has been set up to collect condolence messages and share them with first responders, including the family of firefighter Brown.

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