LORTON, Va. — Firefighters battled a large house fire in Lorton, Virginia, early Tuesday morning. Flames destroyed the Fairfax County home, but all people inside were able to escape, firefighters said.
A spokesperson with Fairfax Fire and Rescue Services said units were dispatched to the 11300 block of River Road in the Lorton area for a report of a fire around 2:30 a.m. When crews arrived on scene they found flames had engulfed the home on all sides. Firefighters said all people inside the home are accounted for.
About an hour later, firefighters reported on social media that the fire had been brought under control. The single-story home has collapsed. No other homes were involved in the fire.
Battalion Chief Todd Barb said the house is in a remote area, and hydrants have only been in the area for about 14 years.
Barb believes the fire may have started in the basement, but the investigation is still underway. The house was a total loss.
Firefighters said no injuries to either civilians or firefighters have been reported. About 20 firefighting units were called to the scene and remain there early Tuesday to monitor the fire and make sure it does not flair up again.
According to Barb, the Red Cross is on the scene of the fire to help four adults displaced.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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