Crime & Safety
Dozens Displaced From Apartments In Tysons Fire
BREAKING: The fire department says dozens have been displaced after a massive blaze in Tysons.
TYSONS, VA—A massive fire has forced out residents into the snow at a Tysons apartment building Wednesday morning. Dozens of residents are without a home after the fire.
Firefighters arrived to the 1800 block of Wilson Lane to fire coming from the attic and into the roof. The Arlington Fire Department assisted after a second alarm was requested. The fire department has not reported any injuries.
The latest count of displaced residents is 34. Annie Yu of Fox5DC reported residents were running out in pajamas, flip flops and shorts. Red Cross is on the scene providing assistance, and the fire department is providing coats.
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According to Fox5DC, the fire was reported around 6:30 a.m. There was no immediate information on a potential cause of the fire.
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1800blk Wilson Lane McLean VA -Resident says he smelled smoke, both he & wife jumped out of bed, grabbed their 4yo daughter & passports. Called 911, alerted neighbors. Many say they were scared, confused. Hope their belongings aren't total loss. NO injuries @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/A6Sh4X3bVu
— Annie Yu (@AnnieYuFox5) January 17, 2018
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