At approximately 3:08 p.m. this afternoon, April 22, 2024, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center began receiving multiple 9-1-1 calls for a reported structure fire in the 100 block of Acacia Lane in Sterling. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue units from Kincora, Moorefield, Cascades, Sterling Park, Ashburn,
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire & Rescue Department, as well as numerous safety
officers and command staff responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, fire and rescue personnel found a large warehouse facility with fire through the roof. Initial crews identified the primary building was a total loss and began working to contain the fire to the building of origin. A second alarm and a Rapid Intervention Task (RIT) Force were requested to bring additional firefighters to the scene. The fire was extremely difficult to extinguish due to the burning of the stored materials and the size of the warehouse. After approximately two and a half hours of firefighting, the scene was deemed under control.
The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of the fire. No civilian injuries were reported, and one firefighter was evaluated on scene for minor heat-related injuries.
Additional information will be released as available and will be published on our website and social media channels.