Crime & Safety
Heavy Fire Breaks Out At McLean Home
BREAKING: Firefighters are on the scene of a heavy fire with a partial building collapse.
MCLEAN, VA—Firefighters are battling a heavy fire at a McLean home Friday afternoon, according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. There were no injuries.
The fire was reported in the 6600 block of Malta Lane around 1:40 p.m. Crews found heavy fire throughout the home. The home's residents are accounted for and is safe.
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A second alarm was requested for additional water supply. Arlington County is assisting with the response. The fire department reported a partial building collapse.
As of 2:36 p.m., the fire is under control. There was no immediate word on the cause of the fire.
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Update 6600 block of Malta Lane: 2nd alarm requested for alternate water supply. Large house, heavy fire throughout, with exposures. Multiple lines stretched operating. Reported partial collapse #fcfrd pic.twitter.com/6mNQRHweUs
— Fairfax Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) January 4, 2019
Image via Fairfax County Fire and Rescue video
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