Two Alarm Fire - 23's Area

The Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 9-1-1 report at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2009 for a house fire on Mitchell Court in Ashburn.

First arriving emergency personnel encountered heavy fire throughout the residence, prompting a second alarm to be dispatched. An exterior, defensive attack was used to knock the fire down before crews could enter to extinguish hot spots. Fire-rescue crews from Moorefield, Ashburn, Sterling, Arcola, Leesburg and South Riding responded to the incident. Three surrounding residences sustained minor damage to the exterior siding due to radiant heat.