Crime & Safety
Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation Of Fairfax County High School
Fire crews responded to the school shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after an alarm was activated, officials said.
FALLS CHURCH, VA — A gas leak at a high school in Fairfax County prompted authorities to evacuate the building on Tuesday.
Shortly before 9:25 a.m., Fairfax County fire crews responded to Justice High School on Peace Valley Lane in Falls Church after an alarm was activated.
When crews arrived, officials said they discovered a gas line leak at the school, prompting authorities to evacuate the building.
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No injuries were reported.
Washington Gas crews were called to assist, officials said. As of 11:50 a.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue remained on the scene.
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No additional information was immediately available.
#FairfaxsBravest are on scene of a gas leak at Justice High School on Peace Valley Ln. At 9:23am units responded to a general fire alarm. Crews discovered a gas line leak. School has been evacuated. No injuries. @washingtongas on scene. FCFRD will be on scene for extended period. pic.twitter.com/V5upvTZ2Pm
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) February 10, 2026
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