
The cause for the fire remains unknown, officials said. One firefighter is dead, and 11 others are injured, including civilians, after a home exploded in Sterling, Virginia, Friday evening, Loudoun Fire-Rescue Assistant Chief James Williams said in a press conference. Loudoun Fire and Rescue arrived at a home in Loudoun County, Virginia, at about 7:40 p.m. Friday. Once multiple firefighters were inside, the house exploded, Williams said. Nine firefighters were transported to local hospitals, with some sustaining serious injuries, the assistant chief said. Two civilians were also transported and are...