Apartment Fire Kills 1 In Centreville: Officials

CENTREVILLE, VA—One person was killed early Monday, April 22, at an apartment complex fire in the 13600 block of Bent Tree Circle, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. Thirty residents from 13 apartments were displaced from their homes.

The fire, which caused damages of more than $600,000, began around 1 a.m. and was quickly extinguished. But Fire and Rescue captain Tracey Reed told WTOP several hot spots continued to be sprayed until around 5 a.m.

The identity of the deceased person was not immediately released. No firefighters were injured, and the cause of the fire is unknown but doesn't appear to be suspicious.