A fire that broke out in a single-family home in outer Herndon Tuesday evening has been ruled accidental.
Officials from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department said in a statement Wednesday that they received a call around 7 p.m. Tuesday evening about a fire in the home at 12400 Wendell Holmes Road, in the Herndon area of Fairfax County.
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According to the statement, units responded at 7:10 p.m., encountering heavy smoke coming from the eaves and attic of the home upon arrival.
"Firefighters conducted an aggressive fire attack after finding the 'seat' of the fire, quickly extinguishing the fire," officials said.
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Officials said sounding smoke alarms provided early warning for two occupants, enabling both occupants to escape unharmed. They said, Red Cross support was offered but declined by the occupants.
There were no injuries.
Damage to the home is estimated at $60,000.
According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. The fire originated in the attic as a result of "resistant electrical heating," the department's statement indicated.
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