On Saturday, April 15, at 1:52 p.m., units from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and the Prince William County Fire and Rescue were dispatched for a house fire in the 15400 block of Eagle Tavern Lane in Chantilly. The fire was caused by improperly discarded fire pit ashes.

While enroute to the scene, one unit reported a column of smoke was visible in the distance. The first arriving units reported heavy fire showing from the garage. A second alarm was requested which brought additional firefighters from FCFRD, PWCFRD and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. Crews worked aggressively to bring the fire under control and eventually extinguish it. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.

No occupants were home at the time of the fire. The fire was discovered by a neighbor who saw smoke and fire on the side of the house. Neighbors attempted to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful. Smoke alarms sounded after smoke from the fire migrated into the home.

Fire Investigators determined the fire was accidental in nature and started outside of the home inside a plastic trash can. The fire was caused by improperly discarded fire pit ashes.

Three occupants were displaced because of the fire. Red Cross services were offered and declined. Damages as a result of the fire were approximately $110,000