Housefire On Illinois Road, Woodbridge

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD responds to House Fire.  

Woodbridge, VA May 19th, 2019 — 9:50 pm Firefighters were dispatched to 15010 Illinois Road, Woodbridge for a house fire. Units arrived on scene to discover smoke. After locating and speaking with the residents, firefighters found fire in the first-floor laundry room. The fire was out in less than 10 mins.  One person was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. Three adults,  two dogs, and a gerbil were displaced.  Red Cross was called in to assist.

Fire & Rescue units from OWL VFD, Dale City VFD, and PWC Department of Fire & Rescue. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Prince William County Fire Marshal’s office.

OWL VFD is one of the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in the United States. OWL VFD provides fire suppression, EMS care, and rescue services to 80,000 residents in our 27 square mile area through the operation of three fire stations. OWL Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs work the 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift, five days a week, plus 24/7 holidays and weekends. 

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