Crime & Safety
Massive Fire Destroys Mount Vernon Business
An antique center in Mount Vernon completely went up in flames on Christmas, fire officials say.
MOUNT VERNON, VA—A massive fire completely destroyed a Mount Vernon business Christmas night.
Firefighters were called to the Mount Vernon Antique Center in the 8100 block of Richmond Highway around 9 p.m., according to WJLA. Within minutes of firefighters arriving, the second floor collapsed. Officials told the news station around 11 p.m. it would take a few hours to put out the fire.
There have been no immediate reports of injuries. The building appeared to not be occupied at the time, as the center's website indicates it was closed on Christmas Day.
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As of Tuesday morning, fire investigators were searching for signs of anyone inside and trying to determine a cause.
Initial investigations show the fire likely started on the second floor. There is no word yet on the cause of the fire.
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Fairfax county fire investigators w/ K9 sifting through the charred rubble making sure no one was inside the Mt Vernon Antique Center when it caught fire at around 9:15 last night. Investigator still trying to determine a cause. Dealers & customers are showing up & devastated pic.twitter.com/csQfCn86cc
— John Gonzalez (@ABC7John) December 26, 2017
Image via Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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