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Fire Erupts in Herndon Townhouse Attic, Quick Response Follows

  • By Staff Report
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: January 16, 2026 EDT
  • Updated: January 16, 2026 10:54 PM EDT

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January 16, 2026 | VA

A fire broke out in a two-story middle row townhouse at 13274 Poener Pl. on Jan. 16, with embers from a second-floor bedroom spreading to the attic. Emergency responders pulled lines and requested a water can to the second floor to contain the blaze. The incident was reported as a box alarm shortly after 10:48 p.m.

2 Story middle row townhouse. 2nd Floor bedroom embers in attic lines pulled. Request water can to 2nd Floor.2 Story middle row townhouse. 2nd Floor bedroom embers in attic lines pulled. Request water can to 2nd Floor.

No further details on injuries or the cause of the fire were immediately available.

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