Courtesy of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
A two-alarm fire caused by the spontaneous combustion of “stained-soaked rags” and sawdust at a Kingstowne, Va., townhome resulted in over $1 million in damage, according to a news release from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
The fire began around 4:45 a.m. July 23 and originated on the patio of the townhome.
The fire department arrived at the residence to find a large volume of smoke and fire showing from the rear of multiple townhomes.
Three homes were affected by the fire, resulting in approximately $1.1 million in property damage.
There were no injuries to firefighters or residents, the department said.
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