Rappahannock Fire and Rescue has a reminder
Rappahannock Fire and Rescue would like to ask, if you had a fire at your house, would a fire truck fit down your driveway?
If firefighters cannot reach your home safely, they will need to find
an alternative way that could take longer.
Remember that every second counts.
To help firefighters find your house quickly, please make sure your house number is visible, make sure your driveway is safe and visible.
Also make sure your driveway is at least 12 feet wide, and make sure there is room for rescue vehicles to turn around.
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WCFR reminds residents to dispose ashes properly
Warren County Fire and Rescue personnel recently responded to two significant fires caused by improperly discarded fireplace and wood stove ashes.
One of the major causes of home fires is the improper disposal of fireplace ash.
Warren County Fire Chief James Bonzano reminds citizens to treat all ashes as if they are hot, and wait at least 24 hours before removing the ash.
You should never add live embers to an ash bucket or anything combustible.
Place a lid over the ash bucket to reduce oxygen from reaching live embers and keep ash buckets in a well-ventilated location as live embers can produce carbon monoxide.
Pour water over ashes in the bucket in an outdoor location and allow the bucket to sit for at least three days before disposing of the ashes.
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WCFR battle a blaze that displaces 6 people
Warren County Fire and Rescue (WCFR) reports responding to a house fire in the 100 block of Sugar Maple Road in Shenandoah Shores around 7 Saturday morning.
Firefighters arrived to find significant smoke conditions throughout the home with fire visible in the basement.
All occupants had evacuated before firefighters arrived with no injuries reported.
The fire breached the floor and was spreading into the main living area as Firefighters arrived.
Crews remained on the scene for just under 3 hours but were able to extinguish the fire just over 40 minutes after arrival.
The fire rendered the home uninhabitable with the six occupants being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire originated in the basement caused by an electrical malfunction of an appliance.
The home did not have working smoke alarms.
Warren County Fire Chief Bonzano reminds citizens that Warren County Fire and Rescue Services offers free smoke alarms to qualified families.
Contacted the fire department at 540-636-3830 or find out more here.
Chief Bonzano would like to thank the Luray Fire Department and Marshall Medical for filling in at the Warren County Fire Station.
Front Royal, Linden, Chester Gap, Fortsmouth, Shenandoah Farms and Shores and Warren County North and South responded to the call.
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WCFR respond to a house fire that displaces 7
Warren County Fire and Rescue (WCFR) reports a house fire that displaced 7 people Fri. night Oct. 7.
Warren County Emergency Communications Center received multiple reports of a dwelling fire in the 1300 block of Warren Avenue.
Firefighters arrived shortly after the reports at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Significant fire conditions were reported coming from the home by the first responders and a second alarm was issued for assistance.
Additional units from Warren County along with Strasburg Firefighters responded.
Five of the home’s occupants were evaluated for smoke inhalation by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at the scene.
The victims declined transportation to the hospital with no other injuries were reported.
The home was deemed uninhabitable with a total of 7 people being displaced by the fire.
The occupants are being assisted by the American Red Cross for their needs and accommodations.
Firefighters remained on the scene for approximately four hours.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Warren County’s Fire Marshal’s Office.
Along with units from Front Royal and Strasburg, Rivermont, South and North Warren, Linden, Shenandoah Shores, Shenandoah Farms and Chester Gap all responded.
Fire Chief Bonzano added that we all must discuss fire safety with our families in our homes as national fire prevention week began Sunday.
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WCFR respond to a fire that leaves an apartment a total loss
Warren County Fire and Rescue (WCFR) report responding to a structure fire in the 600 block of Royal Avenue Sept 6.
When firefighters arrived they found a two story multifamily apartment complex with fire emitting from a ground floor unit.
Firefighters initiated fire suppression and rapid search of 4 other apartments.
All occupants escaped the fire but it did claim the life of a house hold pet.
The fire rendered the apartment where the fire started a total loss and two other units sustained smoke damage.
All occupants were offered assistance from the American Red Cross Disaster Assistance Program.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office at 1-540-636-3830.
WCFR were assisted by Front Royal Police Department and Electrical Department.
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Stanley Fire Department battle a major blaze
An email from Stanley Fire Chief Terry Pettit confirms a major fire south of Stanley.
The Stanley Fire Department responded to a Sunday Morning building fire at Purdham Hill Road around 11:20.
Firefighters arrived to find the building fully involved with the fire threatening a nearby camper, pickup truck and a neighbors storage building.
The residents of the house attempted to extinguish the blaze but they could not contain it and had to back away.
Preliminary investigation indicates the fire was caused by a generator being used.
However the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Total damage to the camper, pickup, neighbor’s storage building and the initial fire site was approximately $30,000.
Pettit reports the building where the fire started was owned by Lisa Good of Stanley and was uninsured.
The fire took about 20 minutes to contain with five units responding with 25 firefighters remaining on the scene for a little over an hour.
No injuries were reported with the Page County Sheriff’s Office assisting in the investigation.
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Stanley Fire Department respond to a major house fire
Stanley Fire Chief Terry Pettit reports by email that Stanley Fire Fighters responded to a major house fire.
Six units and 29 firefighters from the Stanley Fire Department responded to the house fire in the Susan Lane area of the Roundhead Mountain Subdivision.
Because of its remote location there was a delay in anyone reporting the fire.
Because of that and the mountainous terrain by the time firefighters reached the structure at approximately 10:15 p.m. the house was fully involved Saturday.
The house is owned by John Barbee who was not at home at the time of the blaze.
Temporary living arrangements for Barbee and his son have been arranged by the Red Cross.
The house was deemed a total loss with an estimated $200,000.00 in damage.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation with the Page County Sheriff’s Office assisting.
Due to the lack of water supply tankers from Luray and Shenandoah fire departments had to travel about two miles to hydrants in the town of Stanley to refill.
No injuries were reported in the blaze with firefighters taking approximately 30 minutes to bring it under control and remaining on scene for approximately 4 hours.
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Stanley Fire Department battles a devastating house fire
More information has been released about a house fire on Al Good Drive in Stanley.
Stanley Fire Chief Terry Pettit confirms by email that the fire was reported around 7 a.m. Monday morning Aug. 1.
The house on Al Good Drive is owned by Elizabeth Howard formerly of Manassas Virginia.
Howard was scheduled to move into the home the same day the house fire was reported.
When Firefighters arrived they found fire coming through the roof of the home and took nearly thirty minutes to contain it.
The house was being remodeled and renovated for several weeks before the fire.
Five unites and nineteen firefighters from Stanley Fire Department responded to the call with tanker crews from Luray assisting.
Page County Emergency Medical Service also responded but no injuries were reported.
Fire Crews remained on the scene for almost three hours to ensure the fire was out.
The house was a total loss with an estimated $400,000 in damage.
The fire also consumed a vehicle that was parked next to the home in a carport.
The fire appears to have started in the attic with the exact cause still under investigation.
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Former Governor Robb’s home is heavily damaged by fire
In an email from Governor Northam he confirmed that former Governor Chuck Robb’s home was heavily damaged in a fire.
The Robb daughters confirmed their parents had no life threatening injuries and were transported by ambulance to the hospital according to the email.
The parents were the only occupants of the home at the time of the fire.
Governor Northam shared a statement from Charles and Lynda Robb’s three daughters.
The ladies are deeply grateful to the firefighters for their rapid response and the medical professionals who are taking care of them.
The email went on to read that the daughters have what is most important to them, their mom and dad.
The McLean home was completely engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived.
The Robbs have lived in the home for almost 50 years.
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