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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department units responded to a strong odor of gasoline near the 6300 block of Multiplex Drive, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21.
Hazardous Materials units and investigators subsequently determined gasoline was present in multiple areas including a dry creek bed, a sewer line, and a nearby retention pond. The amount of spilled gasoline is to be determined.
Colonial Pipeline also deployed workers to investigate and inspect the pipelines in the area and shut down several multi-product pipelines in the area. Miller Environmental is providing clean-up services at the scene.
The operation also was being supported by the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services and Fairfax Water. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management also responded.
Three businesses in the shopping center were closed as a precautionary measure.