Fire engulfs longtime home of Chuck Robb, former Virginia governor and senator

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When they said "engulfs," they weren't kidding.

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Fire engulfs longtime home of Chuck Robb, former Virginia governor and senator

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December 22, 2021, 5:20 AM

Two people were hospitalized after a fire engulfed a Fairfax County mansion belonging to former Virginia governor and U.S. Sen. Chuck Robb late Tuesday.

Flames and smoke from the McLean fire were seen in the night sky for miles. A driver who saw the blaze from the opposite side of the Potomac River called Montgomery County emergency services, believing it was in a Maryland neighborhood.

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It was also visible from across the Chain Bridge in the District.

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Fairfax County first responders were called to the 600 block of Chain Bridge Road around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday for a fire burning in the house’s first floor.

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A second alarm was later called to bring in additional resources as flames spread to the home’s roof and enveloped much of the structure.

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[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. Long-time mansion of former Virginia Senator Chuck Robb is ablaze just over the Arlington border.

The long-time mansion of former Virginia Senator Chuck Robb is ablaze just over the Arlington border.

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[snowybirdie]

2. Isn't that also the home

of Lynda Johnson Robb? LBJ's daughter.

[Irish_Dem]

3. Yes she is Chuck Robb's wife and daughter of LBJ.

I remember their wedding pictures all over the magazines and TV.