One person was sent to the hospital after a fire in a Virginia Square condominium Friday morning.
The fire was reported around 6:30 a.m. at the high-rise Hawthorn condo building, which is located at 820 N. Pollard Street, across Wilson Blvd from Gold’s Gym.
The fire was contained by a sprinkler system, allowing firefighters to quickly extinguish the flames. Large ladder trucks were used to help with the firefighting effort.
One condo resident was taken to a hospital emergency room for observation, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze.
Fire is out. Units clearing smoke and checking for water damage. pic.twitter.com/YYeRqZVpeo
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) May 4, 2018
Final Update: 1 resident transported to ER for observation. No other injuries reported. FM investigating pic.twitter.com/Vm8m7qkaD6
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) May 4, 2018
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— Jonah Falcon (@Hsonetheboss) May 4, 2018
@ARLnowDOTcom Fire in apartment building at Wilson and Pollard streets. pic.twitter.com/o09yas91yx
— Julia Grant (@grantpartnersdc) May 4, 2018