Fireplace Embers Spark Early Morning Fire In Westover

ARLINGTON, VA: Units from the Arlington County Fire Department responded early Saturday morning to a one-alarm fire in the Westover neighborhood, according to posts on ACFD's official Twitter account.

Firefighters arrived on the scene on Jan. 4, at 1:30 a.m, in the 5900 block of Washington Blvd.

"Units on scene reported smoke coming from the household," said Capt. Justin Tirelli, ACFD public information officer. "When they were investigating, they found fire in the basement."

The fire was extinguished quickly, according to Tirelli. "I don't have an exact minute, but it was a quick knockdown from what I gather," he said.

No occupants or fire personnel were injured.

After an investigation, the cause of fire was determined to be fireplace embers falling on combustible material.

#FinalUpdate: Fire has been fully extinguished. All searches of the home were negative. Crews will be working on ventilation and overhaul. Fire Marshals will be investing the cause. pic.twitter.com/6GylZjd14S
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) January 4, 2020

#Update: Crews have extinguish the fire. They are now working on ventilating the building and checking for any hot spots. All occupants have been confirmed out of the home. pic.twitter.com/KMX2VTXiFR
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) January 4, 2020

#Breaking: Units are on scene of a basement fire in a single family home on the 5900 block of Washington blvd. Avoid the area and expect a large fire dept response. pic.twitter.com/E9CBqbsdc2
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) January 4, 2020