Investigators from the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue ( LCFR ) Fire Marshal’s Office ( FMO ) have concluded their investigation into the cause of a house fire on Paramount Place in Chantilly on Monday , May 2 , 2022 . The cause has been attributed to an electrical anomaly in the homes electrical wiring . The fire which caused $1 . 67 million dollars in damage has been ruled accidental . There were no reported injuries to civilians or first responders .  
   May is National Electrical Safety Month . National Electrical Safety Month works to raises awareness around potential home electrical hazards and the importance of electrical fire safety . Here are some important electrical safety tips to help protect you and your family: 
   Keep your home’s electrical system in good repair . Contact a licensed electrician if you have flickering lights , sparks , non - functioning outlets , or need wiring repairs or upgrades .  
   Residents should have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician , including scheduling electrical inspections when buying or remodeling a home .  
   Call a qualified electrician or your landlord if you have: 
   Frequent problems with blowing fuses or tripping circuit breakers 
   A tingling feeling when you touch an electrical appliance oDiscolored or warm wall outlets 
   A burning or rubbery smell coming from an appliance oFlickering or dimming lights 
   Sparks from an outlet 
   If you notice a possible electrical issue in your home , it is recommended you turn off the main or master switch in your circuit panel until a qualified electrician has fixed the issue . When in doubt , call 911 for assistance! 
   LCFR would like to remind everyone that fire moves fast . You may only have three minutes or less to escape once a fire starts in your home . A few simple acts can save your life in the event of a home fire: 
   Have working smoke alarms . Remember that smoke alarms are your first defense against home fires , protecting you and your family 24 hours a day .  
   Have and practice a home escape plan to ensure everyone knows two ways out of the home .  
   Have a pre - designated meeting place to allow everyone to know who made it out safely .  
   Close the doors in your home . Closed doors slow the spread of fire .  
   If your smoke alarms are not working , are over ten years old or if you have questions about your smoke alarms , LCFR can help! The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Smoke Alarm Program offers home safety inspections and smoke alarms to Loudoun County residents at no charge . Visit www . loudoun . gov/smokealarms or call 703 - 737 - 8600 for more information .
   
   

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