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[John Antonelli]

*_ALEXANDRIA_**_ FIRE DEPARTMENT_*

*COMMUNITY SERVICES UNIT*

*900 SECOND STREET*

*ALEXANDRIA**, VIRGINIA 22314-4658*

*CONTACT:* Captain Luis Santano, Public Information Officer

luis.santano at alexandriava.gov

*703-838-4339*

*NEWS **RELEASE*

*February 11, 2010*

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*Two Alarm Fire Displaces a Family of Two and One Dog*

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At approximately 4:18 p.m Thursday, February 11, 2010, Units from 
Alexandria and Arlington Fire Departments responded to reports of a fire at

707 Bashford Lane

. First arriving units reported smoke coming from an end-of the row 
townhome and quickly forced entry through the front door. Once inside 
crews determined the fire was in the basement area and was quickly 
spreading to the floor joist area between the basement and first floor.

 

Fire crews performed an aggressive interior attack containing the fire 
to the rear of the home. The adjacent town homes, located at 705 and

703 Bashford Lane

, sustained some smoke damage. No one was at home at the time of the 
fire. A small dog was in the home and quickly ran out of the front door 
when firefighters gained entry. The dog was taken to a local veterinary 
clinic to be checked out. He was released with no issues.

 

The hydrant used for water supply had been cleared of snow prior to fire 
department arrival, facilitating water supply operations. Smoke alarms 
were present and working in all three units. Two adult occupants and 1 
dog of 707 Bashford Land have plans for alternate accommodations. Fire 
Marshals determined the cause of the fire to be electrical in nature. 
Total damage is estimated at $ 340,000.

 

 

 

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