We have chopp 4eeping an eye on the fire fight from above and our leon harris is at the live desk with what we know right now. Leon. Erica and jim, we have been watching it for the better partt of an hour b the flames were just tearing through the home on Clarks Branch avenue tonight. I take you now live to the scene. Chopper 4, as you said, flying gh above the home. Look at these stunning pictures. The fire is so intense the crews inside had to actually leave tha house fight the flames from the outside. Fairfax county called in units from other departments to come give a hand. Fortunately, we are told everyone inside the home at the time of the fire was able to get out safely. No word though on how it broke out. We will continue to follow the breaking stories. You can also look for up dates onhiur nbc waston app and, of course, here tomorrow on news 4 today. Back to you. We have been watching it with you. That thing has just taken off in rapid fashion. Nk leon, thayou. A child hospita
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