A devastating house explosion in a Washington, D.C., suburb, just 5 miles from Dulles Airport, resulted in the death of one firefighter and injuries to 13 others. The incident occurred on Friday as firefighters were responding to a gas leak in the home. Two civilians were also injured in the explosion, which took place in Loudoun County, Virginia, approximately 20 miles outside of Washington D.C. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the explosion and fire. The Loudoun County Fire Chief, Keith Johnson, announced a press briefing to provide updates on the incident.
One man died Saturday in a fire in a rowhouse in Northwest Washington, and seven others were displaced from the home, officials said. https://t.co/x5b5AI7pV8
The fire broke out on the second floor of a row house on Rock Creek Church Road, Northwest Saturday night. https://t.co/xJTLYQ6yyF
A person who was found inside a burning home in Northwest D.C. Saturday evening has died, authorities say. https://t.co/a2b1PLtLZd
The DC Fire and EMS Department is deeply saddened to report that the victim of the fire in the 700 block of Rock Creek Church Rd. NW did not survive his injuries. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. #DCsBravest
A father of three was identified as the volunteer firefighter killed Friday in a catastrophic explosion that destroyed a house as first responders were inside, officials said. https://t.co/MVtPfA2gkZ
Update working Fire 700 block Rock Creek Church Rd NW. Fire is under control. Fire investigators on scene. Working to determine the number of displacements. No injuries other than 1 victim initially located. #DCsBravest https://t.co/F2OBhvGGrq
Update Working Fire 700 block Rock Creek Church Rd NW. Fire 2nd floor extended to 3rd floor 3 story middle row dwelling. 1 victim was located. Fire knocked down but still hitting pockets of fire. #DCsBravest https://t.co/9jiRCRgiQu
Working Fire 700 block Rock Creek Church Rd NW. Fire showing 2nd floor #DCsBravest
Firefighter killed, 13 injured in Virginia home explosion https://t.co/J5lzLdH7ww via @GephardtDaily https://t.co/LNtNehFbG1
Authorities are investigating the cause of a house explosion and fire that killed one firefighter, injured 10 others and leveled a home in a Washington, D.C., suburb. https://t.co/9YxX8lrZ2O https://t.co/9YxX8lrZ2O
THE LATEST ON THE STERLING HOUSE EXPLOSION @LoudounFire Chief Keith Johnson is holding a presser at 11 a.m. on last night's fatal house explosion. FOX 5's @ayeshakhannews will be bringing you the presser LIVE on FOX Local. Here's how you can tune in: https://t.co/uEohs5hZvg https://t.co/bEaAn4ORTv
One firefighter was killed and nine others injured when an explosion in a Washington, D.C. suburb leveled a home. Here's what to know https://t.co/ZiMzbaanEX
One firefighter was killed and nine others were injured when an explosion in a Washington, D.C., suburb on Friday leveled a home. https://t.co/x308P5TKZd
One firefighter was killed and nine others were injured when an explosion in a Washington, D.C., suburb on Friday leveled a home where they were investigating a gas leak. Two civilians were also injured. https://t.co/owTDdgcU2n
'Total devastation': Home explodes with firefighters inside, killing one and injuring nine Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/hlLwUFLNM4
STREAMING LIVE: Briefing underway on Loudoun Co. home explosion. 1 firefighter killled 9 firefighters injured 2 civilians Live on TV, https://t.co/Qr05xUpwSb and Fox Local for Smart TV
🚨🇺🇸HOUSE EXPLOSION 5 MILES FROM DULLES AIRPORT A house exploded in a suburb just 20 miles outside of Washington D.C., trapping 5 firefighters; one is believed to have been killed. Source: Fox, @nicksortor https://t.co/u21wk6gJxd https://t.co/Rd857j9R96
Scary scene in Sterling, Virginia right now. Fire crews are on the scene of what's being called a "structure fire" in Loudoun County. Images of the scene show flames, smoke and a massive debris field. More information on @livenow https://t.co/94YR6DSKNN https://t.co/HglOzvEVlQ
WATCH LIVE: Dozens of firefighters are at the scene of a massive fire in Loudoun County, Virginia. Crews are working to extinguish the flames. https://t.co/3x1BQrT4Za