Crime & Safety
Townhouse Fire Displaces 2, Causes No Injuries In Vienna
The fire started within a wall between a bedroom closet and second floor bathroom, according to investigators.
VIENNA, VA — Two people were displaced after a townhouse fire in Vienna Wednesday, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
The fire happened around 12:12 p.m. in the 400 block of Council Drive NE. Crews found smoke coming from the roof and located a fire in a second floor bedroom. The fire was quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries reported.
Two people had been home at the time. A plumber was sweating a pipe in a second floor bathroom left the home and returned to find the smoke alarm sounding. He discovered smoke in the area where he had been working. The worker and a resident called 911 and evacuated.
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Investigators determined the fire's cause was an open flame device, a torch, that ignited nearby combustibles within the wall between the bedroom closet and second floor bathroom. Damages were estimated by the fire department to be $148,750.
Red Cross assistance was declined.
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UPDATE from townhouse fire in 400 block of Council Drive NE in Vienna. Fire is out. No reported injuries at this time. Fire Investigators on scene to determine cause. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/Jf9L1s6Ky2
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) June 9, 2021
A portion of Church Street was temporarily closed for the response but has reopened.
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