Sat, Feb 17 12:38 AM → 8:09 AM

At approximately 738 p.m. on Friday February 16 2024 the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting an odor of gas outside of a residence in the 300 block of Silver Ridge Drive in Sterling. Upon arrival units from Sterling located a 500-gallon underground propane tank with a leak on the side of the residence and requested the Loudoun Countys Hazardous Materials Response Team as well as additional units from Sterling South Riding numerous Command Staff and Safety Officers.A short time later units on scene reported a catastrophic explosion concurrent with multiple maydays from firefighters inside the residence. A Rapid Intervention Task Force and a second alarm were requested bringing additional units from Fairfax County and the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority. Upon receiving the multiple maydays and calls for help fire and rescue crews worked to locate and rescue the trapped members from the debris that covered them. Ultimately one firefighter was determined deceased on scene and 10 firefighters were transported to area hospitals for medical treatment of injuries sustained during the incident. Two civilians were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Radio Systems:

- Loudoun County Trunk