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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue battle train fire in Burke

By Gabby Allen,

2 days ago

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — Firefighters with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were at the scene of a train fire in Burke on Tuesday afternoon.

The fire happened in the 9300 block of Lee Street. When crews arrived, the fire was showing from the cargo station of an unoccupied train.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0GxEqH_0vByhvs300 — Firefighters tackle a fire that broke out on an unoccupied train in Burke on Aug. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue)

It was extinguished by 5 p.m., but the railroad remained shut down as officials checked for possible extensions, a department spokesman confirmed.

No one was reportedly hurt.

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