Crime & Safety

Vehicle Erupts In Flames In House's Garage Near Reston

A vehicle fire in a garage at a home in Reston had to be extinguished by firefighters over the weekend.

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A vehicle fire in a garage at a home in Reston had to be extinguished by firefighters over the weekend.
A vehicle fire in a garage at a home in Reston had to be extinguished by firefighters over the weekend. (Image via Google Maps)

OAKTON, VA -- A vehicle parked inside a house's garage caught on fire and subsequently damaged the home near Reston over the weekend.

Firefighters were called to 11224 Timberline Drive in Oakton to a report of a vehicle on fire inside the garage and heavy fire showing on arrival, according to Twitter user LincolnACFD, which monitors local fire department activity.

The photos embedded below show significant damage to the garage with some apparent extension to the main house.

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