Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
4100 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Phone: 703-246-3801, TTY: 711 and Fax:703-385-1687
Duty PIO (Weekends/After-hours): 703-280-0694
Media Information Line: 703-324-3000
Email: fire-rescue.PIO-LSE@fairfaxcounty.gov
Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire

06/28/07

Seven Corners Commercial Building Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a commercial building fire at 5:35 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in the Seven Corners area of Fairfax County. The structure is located at 3159 Row Street and is on the grounds of the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center.

Firefighters experienced fire and smoke from the sides and roof of the two-story brick building upon arrival. A second alarm was subsequently struck, bringing over 60 emergency personnel to the scene. The fire was brought under control in approximately 70 minutes. There were no occupants in the building when the fire broke out. There were no injuries. The building was primarily used for office and storage space.

Damage is estimated at $200,000.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. An electrical anomaly in the attic area caused the fire.

For more information, call Daniel L. Schmidt or Lieutenant Raúl G. Castillo, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, 703-246-3801 and TTY: 711. Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.