Microwave Starts NoVa House Fire: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Thursday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Burke House Fire Starts In Microwave
• Northern Virginia Weather: Nor'easter, Rain Lurk
• 11 Violations At One Place: Ashburn Restaurant Inspections

Building Near The US Capitol Evacuated

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Cannon House Office Building was evacuated, a congressional staffer tweeted Thursday.

Comstock Vs Wexton: Virginia House District 10 Race Heats Up

The showdown between Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock and her Democratic challenger state Sen. Jennifer Wexton for Virginia's 10th congressional district seat has been one of the more closely watched races leading up to the 2018 midterms.

Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Kingstowne Crosswalk

KINGSTOWNE, VA—A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday morning in Kingstowne, according to Fairfax County Police.

Look Inside: $3 Million Mansion In NoVa

A gigantic mansion is on the market in Northern Virginia, and it can be yours -- provided you can afford a $3 million mortgage. This French country home features towering ceilings, a grand foyer, and a beautiful rear patio with a stone gas fireplace.

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