2 Dead After House Fire In Manassas, Fundraiser For Family Says

MANASSAS, VA — Two residents have died after Monday's house fire in Manassas, according to a GoFundMe started for the family.

The fire happened around 1:37 p.m. Monday at a three-story townhouse in the 7900 block of Flager Circle in the Bull Run neighborhood. Firefighters rescued two residents from the home. However, a GoFundMe created to support the Arthur family says the two people died overnight at the hospital. The fundraiser identified them as the mother and grandmother of a woman who also lives at the home with her husband, son and dog.

The others were able to escape the house fire. The husband was injured in the house fire but was treated and released from the hospital.

"Our hearts are broken for Lesa and her family as they navigate this unimaginable loss," the fundraiser by Melissa Payne states. "Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time."

Prince William County Fire and Rescue said the fire was in the garage and was spreading into the home. The home received moderate damage from the fire. The fire marshal's office was investigating the cause, which has not yet been released.

The GoFundMe said the family may have lost all of their belongings in the fire "and are in immediate need of essential items, along with continued support in the days and weeks ahead."