Three-Alarm Virginia Commercial Building Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a commercial fire at approximately 8:10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Springfield area of Fairfax County. The commercial building, a warehouse, is located at 7390 Ward Park Lane.

Firefighters reported heavy fire from the front with flames rising more than 50 feet above the roofline of the two-story, 100 by 300 foot warehouse. The warehouse was fully involved with fire causing firefighters to fight the fire from the exterior. The fire was brought under control in approximately 90 minutes. Subsequently, a third alarm was requested bringing over 90 emergency personnel to the scene. There were no reported injuries. The warehouse stored coffee products and housed a woodworking business. Damage is estimated at $3.7 million. The cause of the fire is under investigation.