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Sprinkler System Extinguishes Kitchen Fire in Sterling

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By LoudounExtra.com staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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A kitchen fire was extinguished yesterday afternoon by the residential sprinkler system at 21850 Elkins Terrace in Sterling Park. The Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center was notified just before 3 p.m. after a manual fire alarm was activated when one of the apartment complex residents noticed smoke coming from Unit 300. The fire was caused by combustibles that were left on the stove.

Emergency personnel from Sterling, Cascades and Moorefield arrived to find that the small kitchen fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system. The fire damage was contained to the stove area; however, water damage to several units forced displacement of nine residents. The American Red Cross was on scene to make temporary housing arrangements for the displaced.

The fire was ruled accidental in nature by the Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office and the damage is estimated at $20,000.

No injuries were caused by the incident.

Tagged: American Red Cross, Fire, Sterling Park, Sterling Volunteer Fire

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