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🌱 Patch AM: Six people charged months after a million-dollar fire in Lorton

Also, don't miss 82nd Waterford Fair on the Lorton Patch calendar

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What's up Lorton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Six people charged months after a million-dollar fire in Lorton

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Public Safety - Week of September 18, 2026 (fairfaxtimes.com) — Lorton residents now know six people have been charged in a June fire that caused more than $1 million in damage at a Furnace Road training facility, with more charges possible. This week's Fairfax-area public safety roundup also details several serious cases, including alleged secret recordings in Tysons, fatal crashes, a contractor fraud sentence, and reminders on Virginia inspection sticker rules.
   

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  • Springfield Man, Fredericksburg Woman Face Felony Drug Charges After Stafford Traffic Stop (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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