FCFR respond to house fire in Stephens City

Frederick County Fire and Rescue responded to a call at 741 Grim Road near Stephens City at 10:14 AM on Mar. 24 for a fire in a single family home.

An aggressive interior fire was seen with flames emerging through the roof of the house upon arrival.

Two occupants were there at the time of the incident but no injuries were reported.

The bulk of the blaze was extinguished in 17 minutes and fully out by 12:46 pm.

The area was not serviced by adequate hydrants which required water to be shuttled in.

Damages are estimated at $150,000 and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Fire and Rescue Companies responded from around Frederick County as well as Winchester and Clarke County.