Prince William Fire and Rescue reports they reveived a call to the 1600 block of Devil Lane in Woodbridge on Monday morning for a caller reporting their fence was on a fire. Crews located a fire to the rear of a townhome threatening an adjoining unit.
The fire was extinguished limiting damage primarily to the exterior of the homes and the surrounding deck and fence. No injuries were reported. The Building Official did declare one of the homes unsafe to occupy requiring the Red Cross to assist two adults and one child.
The Fire Marshal’s office determined the improper use of a propane grill igniting combustibles next to it caused the fire.
The Fire Marshal’s Office says use only recommended fuels for the type of grill being utilized. All grills should be kept a minimum of 10-15 feet away from your home or other combustible materials.
Photo courtesy Prince William Fire and Rescue
