Fire Destroys Home in Pelham’s Crossing

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(Spotsylvania)- Spotsylvania Fire and Rescue responded to a home in the 10300 block of Napoleon Street late last night.

Spotsy Fire and Rescue says the first fire engine arrived five minutes after the call and foundd a two-story residence with fire from the garage and roof of the home. Within minutes, firefighters began putting water on the fire, bringing it under control in less than 40 minutes.

A total of six occupants, two adults and four children, lived at the home and were able to escape prior to the fire department’s arrival. All have been displaced as a result of the fire and assistance from the American Red Cross has been requested. During their efforts to contain the blaze,

firefighters were able to locate and rescue the family’s dog from the home.

In total, more than 30 career and volunteer members from the Spotsylvania County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management were on scene to bring the blaze under control. A total of four engines, two ladder trucks, one heavy rescue, three medical transport units, three chief officers and several support vehicles responded. The Fire Marshal’s Office also responded to the scene to investigate the cause and origin of the fire. The cause remains under investigation.

(Photo from Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management)