Morgans Ford Road home fire displaces occupant, fatal to canine

At 12:37 PM, Monday, February 20, Warren County Emergency Communications received multiple calls reporting a residential structure fire in the 300 block of Morgan Ford Road. First arriving units were met with significant fire conditions throughout a majority of the structure, which had spread to a nearby vehicle and threatened multiple exposures. Firefighters noted multiple vehicles in the driveway with no occupants meeting them outside of the structure. Firefighters initiated search and rescue procedures and declared a second alarm, adding an additional 4 stations. Firefighters confirmed the occupant was not home at the time of the fire. Personnel operated on the scene for approximately 4 hours.

Fire engulfs home on 300 block of Morgans Ford Road. Below, gutted section of home as fire brought under control – Photos WC F&R Facebook page

One firefighter was treated and transported to a local hospital for a heat-related illness. One canine perished in the fire. No other injuries were reported. The sole occupant received assistance from the American Red Cross.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is being conducted by the Warren County Fire Marshal’s Office.

With all Warren County stations operating on the incident scene, a countywide “no units available” status was declared. A call-back of all available volunteers and off-duty career personnel was requested, along with mutual aid resources from Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, and Page counties to provide coverage throughout the incident.

Units on the run: Engine 4 (Linden), Engine 1 (Front Royal), Engine 6 (Shenandoah Farms), Tanker 5 (Shenandoah Shores), Tanker 9 (Chester Gap), Chief 100

2nd alarm units: Engine 10 (North Warren), Engine 2 (Rivermont), Engine 3 (South Warren), Tanker 8 (Fortsmouth), Ambulance 2 (Rivermont), Medic 1 (Front Royal), Chief 101

Mutual aid resources: Wagon 4 (Boyce), Engine 12 (Luray – also went to scene to assist), Engine 1105 (Upperville), Medic 4 (Boyce), Medic 12 (Middletown), Medic 1105 (Upperville)

View down driveway from home site