Crime & Safety
Alexandria Townhouse Fire Turns Fatal
One person was found dead in a townhouse fire, according to several reports.
Firefighters were called to a fatal townhouse fire Saturday morning in Alexandria.
Around 9 a.m., units responded to the home on Arell Court with fire showing on all three floors. Firefighters located one victim on the first floor, The Washington Post reported. The victim has not been identified at this time.
As of 9:57 a.m., the fire was out and fire marshals were looking into the cause.
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Firefighters have given the all clear to allow fire marshals entry into the townhome on Arnell Ct. to begin their investigation. pic.twitter.com/054rYquYj3
— Alexandria Fire-EMS (@AlexandriaVAFD) February 9, 2019
Image via Alexandria Fire Department
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