A firefighter is dead and several others are injured after several crews were called to the scene of a house explosion in Sterling, Virginia. Nine firefighters and two civilians, some suffering serious and others minor injuries, were transported to hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries is unknown. "I said this is the worst call that we can respond to. And this is a time where we need to support each other and hold each other up," James Williams, Assistant Chief of Operations for Loudoun County Fire said. WHAT WE KNOW: https://wjla.com/news/local/loudoun-county-sterling-virginia-fire-firefighters-explosion-injuries-voluntee-silver-ridge-drive-video-photos-watch-live _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7NewsDC/ 7News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/7NewsDC 7News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7newsdc Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIjR00qhYUFkbWIugAAbGg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSvyoe-YmPKDGkW96ly8Qt_JR67erE_zt For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at [email protected]