LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — A house fire in Loudoun County is estimated to have caused over $1 million in damages.
At 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a 911 call came into the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center from a homeowner who said flames were coming from her home on Unison Road in the Little River District.
Due to the increase in fire calls throughout the county and a large brush fire in the Philomont area, crews in the immediate area were unable to respond right away.
Units from Purcellville, Round Hill, Hamilton, Leesburg, Clark County, and Mt. Weather were dispatched to fight the fire instead. At the scene, fire and rescue crews found a two-story, single-family home with significant fire throughout the attic and roof. A Tanker Task Force, a Rapid Intervention Task Force, and numerous command officers responded to the scene before the fire was ultimately brought under control.
Since the structure is still unsafe to enter, the origin of the fire is currently classified as undetermined.
Three occupants were displaced as a result of the fire. All three declined help from the Red Cross.
There were no reported injuries. The fire caused an estimated $1,141,724 in damages.
From 6 a.m. on Wednesday to 6:00 a.m. on Thursday LCFR units responded to 32 reported outside fires, 31 fire investigations, and eight reported structure fires. As a reminder, the LCFR FMO has imposed a burn restriction. It will be in place until further notice. Remember, if you see smoke or fire, always call 9-1-1.
Fires occurring in rural areas bring additional challenges for fire and rescue personnel; long travel distances, limited water supplies, and at times, fires that may go undetected for prolonged periods of time. Community members living in rural areas are encouraged to consider how public safety personnel will make access when responding to their homes. The majority of fire apparatus is wide, long, and tall, which can be problematic if responding crews encounter driveways that are not properly maintained. While the specifications for "Fire Apparatus Access Roads” are not required for single-family homes located outside of subdivisions, considerations for the size of fire and rescue apparatus can help us help you. Maintaining a well-compacted road surface that is a minimum of 15-20 feet wide, with an unobstructed vertical clearance of at least 14 feet, will help ensure trained personnel can get to you in a safe and timely manner
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