Multiple Firefighter Units Put Out Major Fire at Aldie Home

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Multiple fire and rescue crews rushed to the scene of a fire in a single family home in Aldie on Jan. 7, according to a Loudoun County Fire and Rescue announcement. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters resulting from the incident.

Four residents were displaced by the fire. Firefighters were fortunate to have rescued the family’s pet pig “Pebbles” from the home, returning it safely to its owners, according to LCFR.

The Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call at about 9 a.m. reporting a fire at a residence on Snickersville Turnpike. The initial caller reported fire and smoke in the garage and was advised to evacuate.

Fire and rescue crews from Middleburg, Philomont, Brambleton, Aldie and Fauquier County were dispatched to in the 40000 block of Snickersville Turnpike for the structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find significant fire coming from the garage area of the two story single family home and the residents located safely outside. Additional resources were requested bringing fire and rescue units from Hamilton, Moorefield, Leesburg, South Riding and Metropolitan Washington Airports-Dulles to the scene.

Due to the rural area, additional tankers were needed to facilitate rural water operations. The Medical Ambulance Bus was also requested to provide a rehab area for personnel out of the cold climate.

Firefighters made an aggressive attack to knock down the bulk of the fire. Due to the large amount of fire, command staff carefully monitored the structure for potential collapse hazards while crews operated. Fire and rescue units remained on scene for an extended amount of time checking for hot spots and performing overhaul operations to ensure the fire was completely extinguished, according to the announcement.

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office was on scene conducting their investigation.

Photos courtesy of LCFR