Charred electrical switch found in house, no fire present, Prince William County VA


Fire units responded to a two-story split-level house near Occoquan Forest Drive after a report of fire. No active fire or smoke was found, but a charred light switch was discovered just inside the front door. Investigation continued with no evacuation or injuries reported. The electrical panel showed no issues.
Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
05:5
Transcript:
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Engine 516.
00:01
It's going to be the first two engine, two engine where we lay it in for Swin Rivers.
00:06
And Occoquan Forest Drive, the second engine pick up the water supply.
00:25
516 is on the scene,
00:28
two-story split-level house,
00:29
nothing showing size of Alpha-Bravo Delta. We'll be out investigating with a crew of three.
00:35
Does not appear to be evacuated yet?
00:39
Noggi-5-16, copy two-story split-level house, nothing evident, Alpha-Brava-Delta, investigating with terrain to not appear evacuated.
00:50
I've already sent that west, sir.
00:56
Thank you. Okay.
01:09
...0-223-on-5 Bravo from Auto Accident.
01:12
In the area of 69, Gordon Boulevard, Crush of Commerce Street, Hamel of Pfizer-2, Engine, Pfizer-2, 1839.
01:23
Able elderly female who's injured.
01:29
Okay, do you need rescue?
01:34
(number withheld) on the same.
01:37
Okay, 1839.
01:44
25,
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sorry,
01:47
near Mill Street.
01:52
Okay.
02:04
(name withheld), man,
02:07
two stories, single family structure, nothing evidence.
02:10
Did a walkout,
02:13
walk around, there's a walkout basement inside Delta.
02:16
Check the panel,
02:18
no heat, no smoke.
02:20
We're investigating inside.
02:22
Have you set an engine,
02:24
come to us this.
02:26
All the rest of the units that they're...
02:29
May I'm coming their units.
02:34
5A1's directing your traffic.
02:39
Engine 526, assist engine 516.
02:46
Chief that's firemative.
02:48
I got a crew at 4. Right now I'm split and crews.
02:51
I've got half inside investigating with this 16. The other half is helping to replace this damage supply hose.
03:01
All right,
03:03
Andrew.
03:08
Engine 516 driver from Linda 526 driver. I'm ready to send you water when you're ready.
03:17
18's on team. We're going to get secondary water at the Hydernet split rail.
03:26
Copy engine.
03:27
Engine.
03:30
Okay.
03:34
Engine 514 is on Team 4th, C.O.L.R. 14 is a RIT[1]?
03:38
Copy. The engine 514 is a RIT[1].
03:43
Got our ones on thing.
03:46
Copy.
03:47
We can start to the CPR on Chapel Hill, Linda Out of Area, you know, that's clear.
04:01
I can add you to the call they are both on team
04:09
time if you ever you want to do it
04:12
We've got a light switch that appears to be charred just inside the front door.
04:17
No smoke,
04:18
no fire,
04:19
nothing at the panel tripped.
04:23
You can get hold with the line.
04:25
Engine 516 and the first water supply so we can continue to do in the investigation.
04:32
Follow the rest of manpower at the unit.
04:41
Okay, so you just need yourself, Angel 526. I have Tower 5-1 pulling out on scene right now. Do you need their assistance?
04:53
Not right now, Chief.
04:54
We should be good with Engine 26 and ourselves.
04:57
All right, I'm gonna hold everybody out there you guys.
05:02
Prince, ma'am, I'm on the scene, I'll have Aquacline Force Command.
Police codes explained
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[1]
RIT: Rapid Intervention Team assigned for firefighter rescue (referred to as 'RIP' in audio)
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Location mentioned:
Occoquan Forest Dr, Virginia 20112
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