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Fire in Lake Ridge this morning, Sept. 11 displaces two adults

This morning, Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at about 10:45 a.m., Prince William County fire and rescue units were dispatched to the 12900 block of Orleans Street (Lake Ridge) for a house fire. Crews arrived with smoke and fire showing from the attic in the front of the house.

Fire Marshal Matt Smolsky said an occupant had been outside, smelled smoke and observed smoke coming from the attic.

Rapid actions quickly extinguished the flames.  No injuries were reported. The structure sustained moderate damage and was posted unsafe to occupy by the Building Official. The American Red Cross assisted the two adult occupants. The Fire Marshal’s Office attributed the cause of the fire to a faulty attic fan.

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