Fireworks Sparked Million-Dollar House Fire | San Antonio News

A fireworks mishap in Loudoun County, Virginia, turned into a million-dollar nightmare when an unextinguished spark ignited a house fire on July 4th—sending flames roaring through the roof. Thankfully, three people and two dogs escaped unharmed thanks to working smoke alarms. Two neighboring homes also suffered damage, bringing total losses to nearly $1.2 million. Fire experts warn that fireworks cause thousands of fires annually, urging safe practices: use only legal fireworks, keep them away from structures, have water nearby, and always soak used fireworks before disposal. Never relight duds—your safety depends on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2d1c4de7c658c55