Crime & Safety
1 Hurt, 6 Displaced By House Fire Tied To Candle In Dale City
Prince William County Fire and Rescue said one person was injured when trying to put out a fire sparked by a candle in the house.
DALE CITY, VA — Six people were displaced by a house fire in Dale City Monday, according to Prince William County Fire and Rescue.
Around 1:55 p.m. Monday, units responded to the 13800 block of Meadowbrook Road and found smoke showing from the two-story single-family home. The fire was located in an upstairs bedroom and put out. The home had moderate damage from the fire, and one adult had a minor injury from attempting to extinguish the fire.
Six adults were displaced and are receiving Red Cross assistance. The fire marshal's office determined the cause of the fire was improper candle use.
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