Fairfax County Fire Chief stresses firework safety after crews battle more than a dozen blazes overnight

It was an overwhelming night for firefighters in Fairfax County where more than a dozen fires broke out. Most were due to people improperly disposing of fireworks this Independence Day.

Virginia doctor pleads no contest to assaulting assistant

A northern Virginia doctor, whose employee accused him of abusing her, pleaded no contest to assault and battery charges Wednesday inside an Arlington County District Court. 

Travelers return after long Fourth of July holiday

Fourth of July travelers are making their way home across the nation's roadways and through the airports after a long holiday weekend.

2 killed in multi-vehicle crash involving overturned tractor-trailer in Stafford County

Authorities say two people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer that closed a section of Interstate 95 in Stafford County Wednesday morning.

Summer Storms: What to expect as heat, humidity bring dangerous weather conditions to DMV

The heat and humidity have hit the DMV and the summer storm season is underway. The Mid-Atlantic is subject to it all -- flood emergencies, deadly lightning, hail and even tornadoes. 

Officer rescues dogs from Fairfax County house fire

Body cam video from Fairfax County Police shows an officer rescuing dogs from a house fire last month in Alexandria.

Fairfax Co. Family Services employee charged with rape: police

A Fairfax County Department of Family Services employee was arrested and charged with rape after a sexual assault that happened in June, police say.

Organizers of Arlington 9/11 fundraiser frustrated after website taken over, race signups down

A popular Northern Virginia fundraiser meant to benefit charities connected to 9/11 is now stuck after organizers say its website -- a huge driver of registrations -- was taken over.

18 vehicles damaged in early morning warehouse in Stafford County

Officials arrived to the area of 00 block of Le Way near McWhirt Loop at 1:30 a.m. in response to a report of a fire Saturday morning.

$600K of illegal fireworks seized in Virginia: fire marshal

Authorities say an anonymous tip led to the seizure of more than $600,000 of illegal fireworks in Virginia.

Poor air quality impacting summer camps across DC region

As if it wasn’t already tough enough keeping kids busy during the summer, imagine doing it with thousands of them – when they have to stay inside.

Relatives of Irvo Otieno seek federal investigation into Virginia mental hospital death

Lawyers for the family of a Virginia man who died of asphyxiation after he was pinned to the floor for about 11 minutes while being admitted to a psychiatric hospital have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.