VIDEO: Albemarle County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 8:52 pm on December 1, 2019, for a structure fire involving a single-family home in the Southwood Community. The first engine arrived on the scene eight minutes later and reported a single-family home with fire visible from all four sides of the structure as well as a passenger vehicle on fire next to the residence.
The fire was brought under control quickly, protecting adjoining structures, however, units remained on scene for three hours ensuring all hot spots were extinguished. The residents were home at the time of the fire and all were able to escape unharmed.
The home, the contents and a vehicle are a total loss, valued at approximately $50,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time however it has been classified as accidental.