Power Line Falls on Parked Car, Starts Fire in Arlington

A power line fell on a car parked on Lorcom Lane and ignited it Tuesday just before noon, according to the Arlington County Fire Department.

Black smoke could be seen billowing from the area; firefighters got the call at about 11:50 a.m. Tuesday and initially had to watch the car burn since it was an electrical fire, before Dominion Power could get to the scene to switch off power, said spokeswoman Sarah Marchegiani.

No one was injured, she said.

Northbound Lorcom Lane, between Lee Highway and Old Dominion was shut down at about 12:45 p.m. while firefighters and hazmat workers were dealing with the scene, she said. It will likely be shut down for some time, she noted.

Marchegiani said there was no word yet on how the power line fell on the car.