Large Warehouse Fire Tackled In Loudoun County; Firefighter Evaluated

STERLING, VA — A significant warehouse fire in Sterling drew a fire department response, causing one firefighter to be evaluated for heat exhaustion Monday afternoon. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue said the location was not a data center.

The fire happened around 3:08 p.m. Monday at a warehouse in the 100 block of Acacia Lane in Sterling. Units responded to multiple 911 calls and found the warehouse with fire through the roof. The firefighters had difficulty fighting the fire due to the warehouse's size and burning of stored materials. It took about two and a half hours to get the fire under control.

WTOP reported that the heavy smoke from the fire could be seen from Dulles International Airport.

"We are aware of a fire with visible smoke north of the airport in Loudoun County. Dulles is open and operating normally," Dulles International Airport said on social media.

There were no reported injuries to residents. Virginia State Police said it helped evacuate employees from nearby businesses and warehouse and assist with traffic control.

The fire department said some reports incorrectly identified the location of the fire as a data center.

The fire marshal's office is investigating the cause of the fire. Fire units from Kincora, Moorefield, Cascades, Sterling Park, Ashburn, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Fire & Rescue Department assisted.