Centreville house explosion: Natural gas line leaking, homes evacuated, officials say
Officials say natural gas is seeping through the ground from a transmission line leak near the Centreville home that reportedly exploded on Sunday, prompting evacuations of dozens of nearby houses.
Officials say natural gas is seeping through the ground from a transmission line leak near the Centreville home that reportedly exploded on Sunday, prompting evacuations of dozens of nearby houses.
Centreville explosion, fire forces families to evacuate from neighborhood
Dozens of families were evacuated Sunday night after a loud explosion and a house fire rocked a Centreville neighborhood, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Dozens of families were evacuated Sunday night after a loud explosion and a house fire rocked a Centreville neighborhood, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue.
Firefighters respond to explosion, house fire in Centreville
Firefighters are working to put out a house fire on the 14300 block of Quail Pond Court in Centreville, Virginia.
Firefighters are working to put out a house fire on the 14300 block of Quail Pond Court in Centreville, Virginia.
Debate grows over Virginia bill easing youth alcohol, marijuana consequences
Advocates are sounding the alarm in Virginia about a bill before the House of Delegates. The measure would reduce the penalties for underage consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana.
Advocates are sounding the alarm in Virginia about a bill before the House of Delegates. The measure would reduce the penalties for underage consumption or possession of alcohol or marijuana.
Suspect in custody after Springfield Mall shooting
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the Springfield Town Center Friday evening.
A suspect is in custody after a shooting at the Springfield Town Center Friday evening.
Virginia voters to weigh in on redistricting
Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.
Virginia’s redistricting election is moving ahead after the Virginia Supreme Court said Friday that a statewide referendum can be held April 21 on whether to authorize mid-decade redistricting, and the court will decide sometime later whether the plan is legal.
Fairfax County Fire mourns death of ‘unwaveringly dedicated’ 20-year veteran firefighter after brief illness
Fairfax County Fire is mourning the loss of 20-year veteran Firefighter Brandon Winfield, remembered as “unwaveringly dedicated.” He died Thursday after a brief illness.
Fairfax County Fire is mourning the loss of 20-year veteran Firefighter Brandon Winfield, remembered as “unwaveringly dedicated.” He died Thursday after a brief illness.
Banfield murder case: Au pair Juliana Magalhães sentenced to 10 years in prison
An au pair who admitted plotting with her employer‑turned‑lover to kill his wife and another man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.
An au pair who admitted plotting with her employer‑turned‑lover to kill his wife and another man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison.
DC weather: Fantastic Valentine’s Day with sunshine, temps in the 50s
Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be fantastic across the D.C. region, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50s before temperatures slip back into the 40s and cold rain arrives Sunday.
Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be fantastic across the D.C. region, with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 50s before temperatures slip back into the 40s and cold rain arrives Sunday.
Rhodeside Grill to close after 30 years in Arlington
Rhodeside Grill, a longtime Arlington staple along Wilson Boulevard, will close its doors on Feb. 21 after three decades in business.
Rhodeside Grill, a longtime Arlington staple along Wilson Boulevard, will close its doors on Feb. 21 after three decades in business.
Lawmakers hold hearing to explore impact of DOGE cuts on DMV economy
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Fairfax County is at the center of a congressional field hearing on the impact of federal workforce reductions.
Family seeks answers 8 years after father of 3 killed in Culpeper
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to solve a cold case. March 6 will mark eight years since a young father of three was shot to death inside his car. As the anniversary of his murder nears, his mom spoke with FOX 5's Sydney Persing, pleading for answers.
The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to solve a cold case. March 6 will mark eight years since a young father of three was shot to death inside his car. As the anniversary of his murder nears, his mom spoke with FOX 5's Sydney Persing, pleading for answers.
Data centers producing high levels of pollution, VCU study shows
A new study suggests that data centers in northern Virginia are producing just as much pollution as power plants. The findings come from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Sterling with more.
A new study suggests that data centers in northern Virginia are producing just as much pollution as power plants. The findings come from researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us live from Sterling with more.
Man runs from stolen vehicle after seeing officers in Centreville, gun recovered: police
A man is in custody after Fairfax County detectives located a stolen vehicle in Centreville and recovered a firearm during a foot pursuit, police said.
A man is in custody after Fairfax County detectives located a stolen vehicle in Centreville and recovered a firearm during a foot pursuit, police said.
Lucky Caroline County man wins $1 million Virginia Lottery scratcher prize in Ashland
A Caroline County resident claimed a $1 million top prize from a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Ashland.
A Caroline County resident claimed a $1 million top prize from a Virginia Lottery scratch-off ticket purchased in Ashland.
Anti-casino group heads to Richmond to protest Fairfax proposal
A controversial casino proposal is back before Virginia lawmakers, and opponents from Fairfax County are heading to Richmond on Thursday to make their voices heard.
A controversial casino proposal is back before Virginia lawmakers, and opponents from Fairfax County are heading to Richmond on Thursday to make their voices heard.
DC weather: Valentine’s Day warm up, sunshine; cold rain arrives Sunday
Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.
Valentine’s Day brings a welcome warm‑up to the D.C. region, with sunshine and highs in the mid‑50s before a cold rain is expected to develop by Sunday afternoon.
VA Democrats vote to approve proposed redistricting map
Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Virginia Democrats approved a proposed congressional map Tuesday that could significantly reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Fairfax casino could now be built anywhere after Tysons requirement removed
There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.
There’s a major twist tonight in the proposal to bring a gaming casino to Fairfax County. State lawmakers have taken away a provision requiring the casino to be built specifically in Tysons, and now it’s set to head to the Senate floor.
Wrong-way pursuit from Virginia ends in Maryland; minivan found abandoned, suspect missing
Virginia State Police say a van with a stolen license plate led troopers on a wrong-way chase from Fairfax County onto Route 1 and I-495 before being found abandoned in Maryland. The suspect has not been found.
Virginia State Police say a van with a stolen license plate led troopers on a wrong-way chase from Fairfax County onto Route 1 and I-495 before being found abandoned in Maryland. The suspect has not been found.