Crime & Safety
86-Year-Old Fairfax Woman Killed in House Fire Started By Christmas Tree Lighting
An 86-year-old Fairfax woman was killed by a fire started in the ornamental lighting of a natural Christmas tree in her Mantua home.
FAIRFAX, VA — A house fire in the Mantua neighborhood that killed 86-year-old Crista Mensh on Dec. 26, 2022 originated in a natural Christmas tree and involved the incandescent ornament lighting, according to a post on Fairfax County Fire & Rescue's official Twitter account.
Fire investigators determined that the fire was accidental and caused $615,275 in damage Mensh's home in the 3500 block of Goodview Court.
UPDATE-house fire 12/26/22 in 3500 block of Goodview Ct. Fire investigators determined fire accidental in nature and originated on a natural Christmas tree and involved the incandescent ornament lighting. Deceased occupant ID’d as Mrs. Crista Mensh, 86. Damages: $615,275 #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/bIoMQFNSZJ
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 25, 2023
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