News & Announcements

Fire and Rescue

Posted on: May 3, 2022

LCFR-FMO Reveal Cause of the Fire that Heavily Damaged a Chantilly Home on Monday

Fire May 2 2022

Investigators from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue (LCFR) Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO) have concluded their investigation into the cause of a house fire on Paramount Place in Chantilly on Monday, May 2, 2022. The cause has been attributed to an electrical anomaly in the homes electrical wiring. The fire which caused $1.67 million dollars in damage has been ruled accidental. There were no reported injuries to civilians or first responders. 

May is National Electrical Safety Month. National Electrical Safety Month works to raises awareness around potential home electrical hazards and the importance of electrical fire safety. Here are some important electrical safety tips to help protect you and your family: 

  • Keep your home’s electrical system in good repair. Contact a licensed electrician if you have flickering lights, sparks, non-functioning outlets, or need wiring repairs or upgrades. 
  • Residents should have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician, including scheduling electrical inspections when buying or remodeling a home. 
  • Call a qualified electrician or your landlord if you have: 
    • Frequent problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers 
    • A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance
    • Discolored or warm wall outlets
    • A burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance
    • Flickering or dimming lights 
    • Sparks from an outlet 
    • If you notice a possible electrical issue in your home, it is recommended you turn off the main or master switch in your circuit panel until a qualified electrician has fixed the issue. When in doubt, call 911 for assistance! 

LCFR would like to remind everyone that fire moves fast. You may only have three minutes or less to escape once a fire starts in your home. A few simple acts can save your life in the event of a home fire: 

  • Have working smoke alarms. Remember that smoke alarms are your first defense against home fires, protecting you and your family 24 hours a day. 
  • Have and practice a home escape plan to ensure everyone knows two ways out of the home. 
  • Have a pre-designated meeting place to allow everyone to know who made it out safely. 
  • Close the doors in your home. Closed doors slow the spread of fire. 

If your smoke alarms are not working, are over ten years old or if you have questions about your smoke alarms, LCFR can help! The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Smoke Alarm Program offers home safety inspections and smoke alarms to Loudoun County residents at no charge. Visit www.loudoun.gov/smokealarms or call 703-737-8600 for more information.

###

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Fire and Rescue

Congratulations NF

LCFR Promotes Two Deputy Chiefs

Posted on: March 15, 2023
LCFR FMO Info

Cause Identified in Sterling House Fire

Posted on: February 8, 2023
Heating Safety 2022 NF

Home Heating Safety

Posted on: December 7, 2022
Image of holiday cooking fire safety graphic

Cooking Safety During the Holiday Season

Posted on: November 22, 2022
October 2022 Fire Prevention Month Events NF

October 2022 Fire Prevention Month Events

Posted on: September 29, 2022
Barn Fire - Lincoln Rd - Mulch 9-20-22 NF.jpg

Accidental Fire Destroys Purcellville Barn

Posted on: September 21, 2022
Holiday Fire Safety Newsflash

Holiday Fire Safety Checklist

Posted on: December 2, 2019
Image of holiday cooking fire safety graphic

Cooking Safely During the Holiday Season

Posted on: November 25, 2019
Fire prevention month 2019

October Fire Prevention Month Events

Posted on: October 2, 2019
pool safety pic

Pool and Water Safety!

Posted on: May 21, 2019

Fatal House Fire in Lovettsville

Posted on: December 11, 2017

Ashburn Fire Displaces Family of Five

Posted on: December 9, 2017

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Posted on: December 8, 2017

Do You Have a Home Escape Plan?

Posted on: October 5, 2017

October Fire Prevention Month Events

Posted on: September 29, 2017