4 displaced, dog killed in Fairfax Co. house fire started by unattended barbeque smoker: officials

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Authorities say an unattended barbeque meat smoker caused a fire that displaced four people and left a dog dead at a house in Fairfax County early Wednesday morning.

The fire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at a house in the 6900 block of Birch Street.

4 displaced, dog killed in Fairfax County fire at a house in the 6900 block of Birch Street. (Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department)

Officials say one dog was killed in the blaze. None of the people inside were injured.

Damages are estimated at around $156,000. Authorities say the fire was accidental in nature and started on the rear deck. 

The Red Cross is assisting those displaced.