Several boxes were on fire in the hallway of an apartment building in Herndon on Tuesday morning.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department arrived to the building, which is located in the 12900 block of Mansarde Avenue, at around 9 a.m.
The burning boxes, which had activated the building’s sprinkles, were removed from the building before the fire department arrived.
Crews worked to remove some from the first floor of the building. No injuries were reported.
Units on scene of apartment fire in the 13900 block of Mansarde Avenue in Herndon area. Several boxes on fire in hallway. Sprinklers activated. Boxes taken outside prior to arrival. Fire appears out. Crews working to remove smoke from first floor. No injuries at this time. #FCFRD pic.twitter.com/9mkB8yRBBR
— Fairfax County Fire/Rescue (@ffxfirerescue) December 15, 2020
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