Crime & Safety
Lightening Strike Starts Fire, Displaces 10 Condo Residents
Root and attic damaged during storms, according to City of Manassas.
Storms that rolled through Manassas on Wednesday night caused a fire at a condo, displacing 10 residents, according to a city release.
A lightening strike started the fire at the building on Sandalwood Drive. Units from the City of Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County Fire and Rescue had the fire under control in less than 20 minutes.
The roof and attic areas of two units were damaged. The displaced residents are receiving aid from the American Red Cross.
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