The Madre Fire originated near Highway 166 on Wednesday and continued to grow throughout the day Thursday.

The Madre Fire originated near Highway 166 on Wednesday and continued to grow throughout the day Thursday.

“We found that actually there were two lightning strikes to each end of the townhome unit,” Fairfax County Fire and Rescued Battalion Chief David Bentley said.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief David Bentley told WUSA9 that a resident called 911 for help after lightning had struck the house and smoke appeared in the attic.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County, Virginia, firefighter was injured after battling a two-alarm fire at a townhouse Tuesday evening, according to the county's fire and rescue officials.

Fairfax County is expanding its solar initiatives with two projects in Reston and Lorton that officials say will strengthen the county’s commitment to renewable energy.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire and Rescue released a joint statement on their appreciation for the community support following the death of two ...

Two battalion chiefs in Polk County Fire Rescue will be promoted to deputy chiefs, the agency said.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — An undercover operation by the Fairfax County Police Department's Child Exploitation Unit ended with 16 men in handcuffs — all accused of sexually soliciting a minor.