Two Dogs Rescued in Bailey's Crossroads House Fire

Firefighters rescued two dogs last week in a townhouse fire in Bailey’s Crossroads, according to the Fairfax County Fire Department.

Units responded to the fire Friday at approximately 10:30 a.m. in the 4100 block of Morin Street.

Firefighters found smoke and fire coming from the basement level of the end unit, two-story townhouse when they arrived, according to the fire department. Firefighters conducted an aggressive exterior and interior fire attack and brought the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes, the fire department said.

Firefighters located and rescued two dogs from the home. One dog was found unconscious with difficulty breathing, the fire department said. Paramedics started immediate care, the fire department said. A pet mask was utilized to provide oxygen to the dog who began to improve immediately and subsequently regained consciousness.

Both dogs where taken to a local animal hospital for additional care, according to the fire department. Smoke alarms were present and did activate. The two residents, were not at home at the time of the fire and have been displaced and declined Red Cross support.

Damage is estimated at $62,000.

According to fire investigators, the cause of the fire is undetermined.

PHOTO courtesy of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue