Large 4-alarm fire rips through construction site in Alexandria, Va.

Saturday, February 8, 2020
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WTVD) -- Fire officials are responding to a 4-alarm fire at a 5-story building under construction in Alexandria, Virginia.

The blaze started in the 2800 block of Poag Street in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, WJLA reported.
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The fire has caused Route 1, a major highway in the area, to be completely shut down.

No injuries are reported at this time.
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Alexandria is about 8 miles from Washington D.C.
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