Politics & Government
Three Children Accused of Setting a Fire at Bristoe Station
The Manassas Fire Marshal's office said the three children set a fire that caused $500 in property damage in April.
Manassas fire officials said three children are responsible for a fire near the rear of Kershaw Court in the Bristoe Station neighborhood.
It happened at 8 p.m. on April 26 when Manassas Fire and Rescue officers along with city police responded to an outside fire that had spread to a fence on Kershaw Court.
No injuries were reported, but the fire did cause $500 in property damage, city officials said.
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On Tuesday, authorities charged the three children under Virginia Fire Code 18.2-81, Burning or Destroying Personal Property (Class 4 felony) and 18.2-86, Setting Fire to Woods, Fences, and/or Grass (Class 6 felony).
City officials said the fire marshal's office is working to keep the community safe from fire while deterring illegal fire-related activity.
Additionally, the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue Department will provide and install a smoke alarm in residents' home for free.
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Contact the fire and rescue department at 703-257-8458 to arrange for a smoke alarm delivery.
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