House Fire on Wexwood Place

On April 12, 2023, at 1709, Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to the 12100 block of Wexwood Place fora structure fire. Multiple calls began to come into the Chesterfield County Communications Centerreporting a house on fire with heavy fire coming from the roof. Callers also reported that there was possibly somebody trapped inside the house. With those reports, a second-alarm assignment was requested. Engine 220 then arrived to heavy fire showing from the Charlie side of the structure. Crews went into the rescue mode and multiple lines were stretched. Not too long aftergoing into the rescue mode, fire crews learned that the homeownerwas not inside. Crews spent 50 minutes getting the fire knocked down. No injuries were reported and a dog was rescued by a neighbor.

- Fire News photos by CFN Media

3 Displaced by Kilby Ave. House Fire

On May 14, 2023, Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the 400 Block of Kilby Avenue fora residential structure fire. Emergenc y Communications dispatched the fire at 0615. Engine 2, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Medic 1, Battalion 1, and EMS 1 arrived to heavy smoke showing from the second floorof a two-story, detached residential structure. An aggressive interiorattack was initiated to find and control a well-advanced fire on the second floor. Searches of the interiorfound no occupants and the fire was placed under-control at 0638. The structure suffered heavy smoke and fire damage to the second floor. Three adults were displaced and the American Red Cross was assisting.

- Photo courtesy of Suffolk FR

Woodstock Truck Fire

Woodstock crews completed extinguishment of a truck fire on April 13, 2023. The fire destroyed the tractorfollowing a mechanical malfunction.

- Submitted by Zachary Hottel

Rita Lane House Fire Displaces 7

Just after1700 on April 4, 2023, units with Stafford County Fire and Rescue were dispatched fora structure fire on Rita Lane, just off of Walnut Drive. First units arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the front porch and roof of a single-family residence. Crews utilized rural watersupply operations due to a lack of hydrants in the immediate area. The fire was brought undercontrol in approximately 30 minutes. The seven occupants were alerted to the fire by functioning smoke alarms, and were able to evacuate priorto the arrival of units. There were no reported injuries and all were receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. The fire was underinvestigation by the Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office. SCFR units were assisted on scene by the Fredericksburg Fire Department, Fauquier County Fire and Rescue and Quantico Fire and Emergency Services.

- Submitted by Katie Brady, PIO