The Alexandria Fire Department, assisted by Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Metro Washington Airports Authority Fire Departments, responded to the report of smoke and fire showing from a top floor balcony of a townhouse on Jan. 19 at approximately 11:20 a.m.
The initial responding units arrived on scene to find smoke and fire showing in the rear of the building. A second alarm was requested as units inside the apartment found smoke on the second floor of the townhouse with fire present in the home on the third floor and on the balcony.
The responding units, aided by the townhouse sprinkler system, were able to bring the fire under control. Due to structural damage caused by the fire and water, the building is being condemned.
The townhouse was evacuated prior to units arriving on the scene and there were no reports of injury. The family is making their own arrangements for relocation.
The cause of the fire is listed as accidental and initial damage estimate is listed as $100,000.