A malfunctioning surge protector caused a townhouse fire in the 2400 block of Pyrenees Court in Reston, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental in nature.
The incident happened a little before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Smoke alarms alerted two occupants about the fire in the bedroom.
Officials estimate the fire caused $18,750 in damages. No injuries were reported.
Photo via Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
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