Aug 11, 2022, News Release

Albemarle County, VA- At Approx. 5:28pm on Thursday August 11, 2022 career and volunteer units from Albemarle County were dispatched to the 1000 block of Old Trail Drive in Crozet for a reported fire in a structure. The first apparatus arrived on scene 6 minutes after dispatch. While in route the incoming units observed a large column of smoke in the area, indicative of a fire. When they arrived on scene, they observed fire coming from the residence.

Occupants were home and observed the fire in its beginning. One occupant was transported via Western Albemarle Rescue Squad to UVA for smoke inhalation. Crews did rescue 2 box turtles from the residence. The fire caused extensive damage to one unit displacing the residents.

The Albemarle County Fire Marshals Office has determined that the fire started in a pickup truck in the garage and traveled to the deck where it ignited a propane tank under a grill. The damage is estimated at $450,000.

Albemarle County Fire and Rescue would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that having a home fire escape plan ready and practiced in the event of a fire in your home. Learn more about this and smoke alarms at Albemarle.org/SafeatHome.