Crime & Safety

One Injured in Manassas Park-Area Bedroom Fire

Prince William County firefighters responded to the incident.

One person was taken to the hospital after a fire broke out in the bedroom of a home in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County. 

It happened Sunday at 3 p.m. at a home on the 7800 block of Howard Street just outside of Manassas Park, Prince William Fire and Rescue reports show. 

Firefighters discovered a fire in a bedroom and quickly extinguished and contained the fire to the area. 

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One person inside the home was transported to a local hospital for minor injuries and later released, fire department staff said. 

The fire started because of a electrical issue and caused about $5,000 in damages. 

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There were smoke detectors in the home, but they weren't working, firefighters said.  The PWC Fire and Rescue Department offers these smoke alarm tips: 

  •  Place a smoke alarm on every level of your home including the basement and inside and outside sleeping areas. 
  • Check smoke alarms monthly by pushing the test button. If you cannot reach the button easily, use a broom handle. 
  • Change the batteries in your alarms at least once a year or each time you change your clock. (spring forward, fall back). 
  • Don't remove the batteries from your smoke alarms to put in other appliances. 

 


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