Breaking: Units are on scene of a structure fire on the 6000 block of 25th Rd N. Crews encountered heavy fire showing from the structure upon arrival. Expect a large Fire Department response and avoid the area if possible.
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- Replying to @ArlingtonVaFDOne victim was rescued from the fire. They were treated and transported to VHC with life threatening injuries.
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No injuries to firefighters. Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the origin and cause. - Arlington Fire & EMS reposted
STATEMENT: Earlier this morning, Pentagon occupants were notified of a potential air quality issue, prompting immediate precautionary safety measures and evaluation. Subsequent testing confirmed no hazard exists, and normal operations have resumed. We express our sincereSTATEMENT: The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating precautionary measures until we determine its significance. The Department is executing standard protection - ACFD units, including our Hazardous Materials Team, are currently operating at the Pentagon in support of PFPA’s Hazmat Team during a hazardous materials incident.
PFPA is primary on this incident. Please go direct to them for any further information. - Two individuals have been arrested and charged with felony environmental violations following an investigation by the Arlington County Fire Marshal’s Office. Read more:
- Crews responded to a vehicle fire at the entrance of a parking garage in the 1700 block of Crystal Dr. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to the building. No injuries to occupants or FFs. FMs are on scene investigating the origin and cause.
00:00 - T105 rescued a dog named Rocky after he accidentally jumped into a storm drain when his owner opened the car door next to the drain. Firefighters quickly rescued Rocky, who was not injured, and reunited him with his relieved owner.
- Breaking: Units are on scene in the 4500 block of South Four Mile Run Dr for a fire in an apartment within a high-rise building. Upon arrival, crews encountered smoke showing from a second-floor window. Firefighters quickly located the apartment and extinguished the fire..
Final Update: One dog was rescued. There were no civilian injuries reported. One firefighter was transported with non-life-threatening injuries. One resident was displaced due to the fire. Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the origin and cause.Dog that was rescued in today’s fire. He is doing well.
- Replying to @ArlingtonVaFDCrews remain on scene conducting ventilation operations.
- Crews responded to a vehicle that ran off the roadway and down an embankment near the split of the SB GW Pkwy and SB I-395, just before the bridge. One occupant was trapped and extricated by firefighters. The patient was transported to VHC with non-life-threatening injuries.
- Breaking: Units are on scene of a single family home on the 4400 block of 16th St N with smoke showing from the rear of the home. Expect a large Fire Department response and avoid the area if possible.
Crews have extinguished the fire and are checking for extension.
Final update: The fire has been extinguished. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Fire Marshals are on scene investigating the origin and cause of the fire. Units will be packing up equipment and clearing the scene shortly. - 🚨 Arlington County Fire Department is NOW HIRING Firefighter/EMT Recruits for Recruit Class 87! 🚒🔥 ✅ No experience necessary ✅ Paid training & certifications 💰 New starting salary: $71,510 effective July 1, 2026 Apply today: tinyurl.com/ACFDrecruitFF
00:00 - Our Hazmat Team responded to a hydraulic fluid leak from a vehicle in the area of Alcova Park near S. George Mason Dr. and 8th St. S. The leak has been contained, and cleanup operations are underway. A visible sheen may be present in the creek as it flows toward S. Four Mile Run.
Residents are advised to avoid contact with the water and to keep both people and pets out of the creek until further notice. 8th St. S. is temporarily closed between S. George Mason Dr. and S. Randolph St. Avoid the area and use alternate routes while crews continue to work.8th St. S. has been reopened. Crews remain on scene continuing cleanup operations. Residents are still advised to avoid the area and to stay out of the water.
