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🌱 Patch AM: How detectives cracked the million-dollar Lorton fire case.

Also, don't miss 82nd Waterford Fair on the Lorton Patch calendar

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Good day Lorton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How detectives cracked the million-dollar Lorton fire case.

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 70.
  • Sunday: Warmer; a morning t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• No Hiding the Heat: Six Charged in Million-Dollar Lorton Fire Investigation (fcpdnews.org) — Six people, including three juveniles, have been charged after a June 27 fire caused over $1 million in damage at a Furnace Road storage and training facility in Lorton. Fairfax County detectives used surveillance video, license plate readers, and community tips to identify suspects, and they're still seeking more information from residents who may have seen anything suspicious in the area.
   

📸 Around Lorton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lorton

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Other local events
    Saturday September 12
  • KPWCA Herald Delivery
    Kings Park West Civic Association 10410 Headly Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032
    • Sunday September 13
  • FPV Field Day →
    Lorton VA
    9:00 am
    • Monday September 14
  • Uncle Ping's Street Foods @ Fair Winds Brewing →
    Fair Winds Brewing Company, 7000 Newington Rd, Lorton
    12:00 pm
  • Girls Freshman Field Hockey vs Yorktown High School
    South County High School South County High
    5:00 pm
  • Girls JV Field Hockey vs Thomas A Edison High School
    South County High School South County High
    6:15 pm
  • Boys Varsity Volleyball @ South County Secondary
    South County High School South County High > Gym (Main)
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Fishing Derby →
    The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods, 9140 Belvoir Woods Pkwy, Fort Belvoir
    8:30 am
    • Saturday September 26
  • Saint Ann Fall Festival →
    Saint Ann Catholic Church School And Grounds, 980 N Frederick St, Arlington
    10:00 am
  • Oktoberfest 2026! →
    G34.3 Brewing Company, Lorton
    12:00 pm
  • A Concert with Oleg Didenko →
    8511 Hooes Rd, Springfield
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Could this be anyone's cat?
    What a cutie! He's been coming around the last couple of days. My cats don't seem to like him so I presume it's a boy. He won't let me near him. He… (Nextdoor Silverbrook)
  • Noblis Corporation posted a job opening for Watch Operator in Lorton. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Woodbridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lorton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fort Belvoir

  • Training Curriculum Developer - SOS International LLC (SOSi) - Fort Belvoir, VA, US (dice.com)
  • Recreation & Activities (armymwr.com)
  • AI-powered biowarfare is coming; the Army lays plans to 'fight through' it (defenseone.com)

Franconia

  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop expands to Franconia, more locations on the way (ffxnow.com)

Kingstowne

  • Potbelly Adds Franconia Shop, More Locations Planned: Report (patch.com)

Ok Lorton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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