Fireworks cause Fourth of July house fire in Ashburn and $1.2M in damage

A Fourth of July house fire in Ashburn, Virginia, caused by improperly discarded fireworks, spread to two neighboring homes and resulted in $1.2 million in damage. Three people were hospitalized, two dogs were displaced, and fire officials emphasized the importance of soaking used fireworks in water before disposal. The National Fire Protection Association reported fireworks caused over 34,000 fires in 2024, including 3,246 structural fires.