Building Fire at 2817 Germantown Road, Fairfax County

Summary: A building fire was reported at 2817 Germantown Road, Fairfax County, Virginia. Multiple fire and rescue units responded to a 6-story mid-rise residential building where smoke was observed, primarily on the 5th and 6th floors. The building was evacuated, and crews investigated the source of smoke, which was ultimately traced to a malfunctioning HVAC unit on the roof. The fire was contained with no significant fire extension, and ventilation operations were carried out to clear smoke from the affected floors. The incident was declared stable, with no reported injuries.