Crash Causes Home Evacuations, Extended Power Outage In Vienna

VIENNA, VA — A crash in Vienna caused an extended power outage home evacuations as a precaution amid dry and hot weather Monday.

According to a Town of Vienna alert, a traffic crash resulted in live, downed wires in the area of Cottage and Elm Streets. Homes on Elm Street from Cottage to Plum Streets and Cottage Street from Cherry to Battle Streets were evacuated due to the potential for fire, according to the town. Those sections of Cottage and Elm Streets were closed as well.

As of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, the town said power was restored and streets reopened. On Monday evening, the town estimated power would be out for the next eight to 10 hours. The road closure continues between 206 Elm St. and Cottage Street to all traffic and pedestrians. The road closure continued until Dominion Energy could repair the pole and reconnects power lines.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue noted Monday's conditions were also "prime" for fires caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Residents are encouraged to douse cigarette butts and ashes with water and use fireproof containers.