(Updated at 2:30 p.m.) Arlington County and Alexandria firefighters are battling a small fire in a warehouse near Shirlington.
Initial reports suggest that a fire started in an area of the warehouse used for painting and then spread to the roof. One person was treated by medics for burns to his or her hands.
A rapid fire response task force was dispatched to the scene, in addition to a hazmat unit for a reported paint or chemical spill. Photos show signs for the party rental business DC Rental in the area of the warehouse where firefighters are operating.
The warehouse, at 2615 S. Shirlington Road, is located near I-395 in the Nauck neighborhood. Drivers should expect lane closures near the scene on S. Shirlington Road.
As of 2:30 p.m., the fire was reported out and firefighters were ventilating the building.
#UPDATE Pictures from the scene. Units using a handline to extinguish fire on roof. pic.twitter.com/rMyGmTjokj
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 27, 2016
Units from @AlexandriaVAFD and ACFD teaming up at the warehouse fire. Units also dealing with Hazmat inside. pic.twitter.com/O58tumjzRJ
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 27, 2016
#Update @DomVAPower on scene assisting with utilities. Fire is out. Units now ventilating/overhauling roof. pic.twitter.com/pRWMMU40Ex
— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) June 27, 2016