On Friday, March 7, at approximately 2:00 pm, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to reports of a house fire in the 8300 block of Ivy Green Road in the Crosspointe area. Initial calls reported a fire in the garage attached to the home.

The family lost all of their possessions in the fire such as their wallets, ID’s, credit cards and Passports. As well as their clothes and other essentials. Not to mention their vehicles that were in the garage.

Upon arrival, units encountered heavy fire conditions with fire rapidly spreading. Firefighters immediately began an attack to bring the fire under control while ensuring all occupants were safely out. A second unit was called. Crews worked extensively to extinguish the fire. Four occupants were home at the time of the fire. The fire was discovered when one occupant heard a loud explosion-like noise coming from the attached garage. Upon investigation, he found fire in the garage. All four occupants evacuated and called 911.

The home had working smoke alarms. However, due to their location they did not activate until after the fire was discovered.

Four civilians were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Two firefighters were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. Red Cross assistance was offered and accepted.

Fire investigators determined the fire originated in the attached garage. The preliminary cause was determined to be a vehicle fire.