Updated: Gas Leak Prompts Evacuation of Four Buildings on Sunset Hills Road

A natural gas leak prompted the evacuation of four commercial buildings late Friday afternoon as a precautionary measure, according to the Fairfax County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

Units were on the scene on the 11500 block of Sunset Hills Road where the gas leak is suspected to have occurred.

In a statement, authorities described the situation as “stable.” No injuries were reported.

This story was updated on 7:38 p.m.

 

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