Submitted by:
Public Relations Specialist Rebecca Barnes

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton VFD responds to Town House Fire

Woodbridge, VA October 7, 2011 — 12:58am Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Firefighters responded to the report of a fire at 14825 Winding Loop, Woodbridge. OWL VFD  Engine 512 arrived on scene within 4 minutes reporting fire on the first floor. Engine 512′s crew quickly advanced a hose line into the house and began an attack on the fire. Engine 512′s officer sent a second crew to attack additional fire in the basement.  The fire was contained to the basement and first floor. The fire was under control within 15 minutes. Units conducted a search of all floors and determined the residence was vacant. There were no injuries.

Fire and Rescue units from OWL VFD, Dale City VFD, Dumfries-Triangle VFD and PWC Department of Fire and Rescue responded to the incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

OWL VFD is one the largest and busiest volunteer fire departments in the United States with over 300 members. OWL VFD provides fire suppression, EMS care, and rescue services to 80,000 residents in our 27 square mile area through the operation of three fire stations. OWL volunteer Firefighters and EMTs work the 6 pm to 6 am shift, five days a week, plus 24/7 holidays and weekends.

For more information on OWL VFD, visit www.owlvfd.org or become a fan on Facebook at Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department.