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2 injured in trailer fire in Fairfax County

“This is the area that has been prone to flooding the last several severe storms that we’ve had,” said Captain Steve Norris, with Fairfax County Fire Rescue. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

WASHINGTON — Two people were injured after a trailer caught fire Friday morning in Fairfax County, Virginia.

One victim was transported to a burn center via helicopter. The other victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Both have injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, according to Willie Bailey, spokesman of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.

The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. on Eagle Avenue in the Hybla Valley area.

There were three adults and one cat in the trailer home. The Red Cross is offering its assistance.

Below is a map of where Bailey says the incident occurred.

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