Fairfax County Fire and Rescue | Reston Now - Part 4

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Thursday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published September 24, 2020 at 8:45AM

Fire Department to Host Virtual Open Houses — During Fire Prevention Week, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will host several interactive activities and virtual events beginning Monday, Oct. 5. The event replaces open house events typically held at local fire and rescue stations. [FCFRD]

Robbery Investigation Underway in Herndon — A man stole a wallet from a victim while he was sitting in his car shortly after midnight on Sept. 19 in the 1200 block of Elden Street. The case is under investigation. [Fairfax County Police Department]

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Electrical Accident Causes Reston House Fire

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 23, 2020 at 10:45AM

A two-story, single-family home in Reston caught fire on Sept. 19, displacing two occupants and leaving approximately $65,500 in damages.

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department dispatched units to the 11500 block of Greenwich Point Road at 5:17 on Saturday after receiving a report of a house fire.

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department to Host Virtual Open House

By Fatimah Waseem

Published September 9, 2020 at 3:30PM

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department plans to continue its decades-long tradition of offering open houses and community activities during Fire Prevention week in early October.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, FCFRD will host a virtual open house on Saturday, Oct. 10 and virtual activities during the week of Oct. 5.

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Tuesday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 25, 2020 at 8:45AM

Flu Shots Available at Giant Food Stores in Reston — “Giant Food announced Monday flu shots are available at in-store pharmacies, including locations in the Reston area. The flu vaccines are administered by Giant pharmacists and do not require an appointment.” [Reston Patch]

County Fire Chief Selected for Award — “Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Fire Chief John Butler has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 International Association of Fire Chiefs President’s Awards of Recognition.” [Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department]

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Six-year-old Twins Honored by FCPD for Rescuing Drowning Child

By Fatimah Waseem

Published August 20, 2020 at 2:30PM

Local six-year-old twins were recognized this week by the Fairfax County Police Department for their heroism last summer.

The twins, Ethan and Ella, rescued a child who sank to the bottom of a pool at a house party in Reston.

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Construction Begins on New Fire Station in Reston

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 8, 2020 at 3:30PM

Construction on Station 25 in Reston has officially begun, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.

Steelwork began earlier this week on the $14.8 million project. Voters approved funding for the station via a bond referendum in 2015.

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UPDATED: Maryland Teen Drowns in Lake Audubon

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 25, 2020 at 10:05PM | Updated June 26, 2020 at 1:19PM

A 17-year-old from Silver Spring, Md. died from an apparent drowning in Lake Audubon late last night (Thursday).

Several teens were swimming in the water when the teenage boy went underwater and did not resurface. Rescue crews began searching the scene with the assistance of a helicopter shortly before 9 p.m. yesterday. His body was found roughly one hour later.

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Fire at North Point Village Center Caused by Lightning Strike

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 17, 2020 at 9:05AM

Fire investigators say that a fire at North Point Village Center last week was caused by a lightning strike.

The June 11 fire was contained to the former location of The Boston Market, which has been vacant since July.

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Fire Set Off by Fireworks in Herndon House

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 15, 2020 at 3:30PM

Improperly discarded fireworks caused nearly $80,000 in damages to a Herndon home on Sunday (June 13).

No injuries were reported at the home on the 13100 block of Rounding Run Circle.

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Fire Breaks Out at North Point Village Center

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 11, 2020 at 8:30AM | Updated June 11, 2020 at 11:03AM

A fire broke out in North Point Village Center around 3 a.m. today (Thursday).

Crews from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department quickly extinguished the fire, which was primarily isolated to the building’s roof.

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Wednesday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 10, 2020 at 8:45AM

Community Parade to Celebrate Lake Anne Graduates — This Friday, a community parade to celebrate Lake Anne’s sixth grade graduates will take place at 6 p.m. Participants are encouraged to practice safe social distancing and wear facial coverings to avoid spreading COVID-19. [Reston Association]

‘Wrong Man’ Stunned in County Assault Case — “Prosecutors in Fairfax County, Virginia, told a judge on Tuesday that Officer Tyler Timberlake, who has been charged with assault and battery after using his stun gun last week, shocked a man he mistakenly thought he recognized.” [WTOP]

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Crane-assisted Medical Rescue Underway at Roland Clarke Place

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 2, 2020 at 3:45PM

A medical rescue is underway in Roland Clarke Place, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.

Crews are working to rescue a patient from roughly 160 feet at a building on the 1900 block of Roland Clarke Place.

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Cause of Reston Townhouse Fire Under Investigation

By Fatimah Waseem

Published May 18, 2020 at 9:45AM

Officials from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department are investigating the case of a fire at a Reston townhouse over the weekend.

A unit on the 2200 block of Double Eagle Court caught fire on Sunday (May 7). Multiple units responded during the incident.

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Thursday Morning Notes

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 16, 2020 at 8:45AM

Reston Association Hosts Virtual Pet Fashion Show — Dress up your pets for the virtual fashion show. Voting is open online tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday. A winner will be selected each day with the highest number of likes on posts. The show is only open to RA members. [Reston Association]

Fairfax Connector Passengers Urged to Wear Face Masks — The county’s transportation department is now asking all. Passengers to use non-medical f ace coverings or cloth masks in order to slow the spread o f COVID-19. Although masks are strongly encouraging, no one without a covering will be denied entry to Fairfax Connector buses. [Fairfax County Government]

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More Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Staff Test Positive for Coronavirus

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 15, 2020 at 9:45AM

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department says that seven of its members have tested positive for the coronavirus, two of which have recovered. Five personnel are currently battling the illness.

The information about the cases was released yesterday (April 14).

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