News Stories Tagged "Fire"

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Injury in Hit-and-Run in Middleburg

Monday, July 27, 2009

At 1:13 p.m. today, a person was struck by a vehicle near 10 Washington Street, in Middleburg. Read story »

Small Kitchen Fire Sends Resident to Hospital with Smoke Inhalation

Friday, July 10, 2009

Yesterday afternoon’s small kitchen fire sent a Loudoun County resident to INOVA Lansdowne hospital with smoke inhalation. Read story »

Townhouse Fire Displaces Ashburn Family

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

An Ashburn family of five was displaced this morning after a fire started in their townhouse. Read story »

In Brief: Community Center Set to Reopen Saturday

Thursday, June 11, 2009

News briefs in Loudoun County. Read story »

Sprinkler System Extinguishes Kitchen Fire in Sterling

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

A kitchen fire was extinguished yesterday afternoon by the residential sprinkler system at 21850 Elkins Terrace in Sterling Park. Read story »

Investigation Continues Into Leesburg Car Wash Fire

$2 Million in Damage to Award-Winning Leesburg Structure

Friday, May 22, 2009

The cause of a two-alarm fire that destroyed a Leesburg carwash Thursday night remained under investigation, Loudoun County fire officials said Friday. Read story and 5 comments »

Fire Damages Leesburg Carwash

Friday, May 22, 2009

Dozens of firefighters from across Loudoun County fought a fire Thursday night that destroyed a carwash in downtown Leesburg. Read story and 14 comments »

Owner Fights to Save House

Neighbors Asking County to Raze It

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Two fires, several break-ins, one destroyed roof and four years of rain, snow and sun have left a two-story house at 45 Acorn Ct. in Sterling, or what's left of it, in disarray. Read story and 6 comments »

3 House Fires, 2 Barn Fires Reported

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

No one was injured in five separate fires that occurred between Friday and Sunday, the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Services reported. Read story »

13 Displaced in Countryside Fires

Monday, April 20, 2009

At 8:31 p.m. Sunday, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call for a report of a house fire on McPherson Circle in Countryside. A neighbor, who had noticed that the back of house located at 22 McPherson Circle was on fire, alerted the residents and they safely evacuated. Read story »

Rare Award for Firefighter

3rd Gold Medal Given in County In 24 Years

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

A charred coat and helmet, propped up on a table outside an elegant conference room in Lansdowne, looked like a long-lost relic from a bygone era of firefighting. Read story »

Garage Fire in Ashburn Leaves Family Temporarily Displaced

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

A garage fire in Ashburn that occurred early this morning has left a family of four displaced, the Loudoun County Fire-Rescue Services reported. Read story »

Sterling Park Fire Deemed Intentional

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office ruled today that arson was the cause of Monday's fire in Sterling Park that caused an estimated $30,000 in damage. Read story and 1 comment »

Leesburg Fire Displaces Three

Monday, April 13, 2009

Shortly after 8 a.m., the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a house fire at 12 ½ Monroe Street, SE in Leesburg. An additional call reported visible heavy smoke from the house. Read story »

Disabled Resident Escapes Fire in Leesburg

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, fire and rescue crews responded to a house fire located at 17638 Old Waterford Road in Leesburg. Neighbors advised that a resident of the home was disabled and required assistance getting outside. Read story »

Registry To Assist Disabled in Evacuations

Thursday, March 26, 2009

In the past year, Loudoun County officials noticed a missing link in their emergency planning: They had no information on people with disabilities who might need special assistance during an evacuation. Read story »

Up Close: Huntsman Kevin Palmer

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Kevin Palmer of Leesburg is the huntsman for Fairfax Hunt, and every day he cares for horses and more than 50 foxhounds, as well as maintaining the grounds. Palmer’s grandfather, Estler Palmer, was a founding member of the Fairfax Hunt in the 1920s, and Palmer, 52, has always been inclined toward racing and the outdoors. Read story »

Leesburg Fire Displaces Residents

Monday, March 23, 2009

Several Leesburg residents have been displaced after an early morning house fire on Saturday. Read story »

Controlled Burn Scheduled for Western Loudoun

Friday, March 20, 2009

Under the direction of certified burn managers from the Virginia Department of Forestry, a landowner in western Loudoun will be conducting a controlled burn on the landowner’s property during the week of March 23. Read story »

Loudoun News Briefs: Fires Throughout County

Thursday, March 19, 2009

News briefs in Loudoun County. Read story »

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