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Alexandria Fire Department extinguishes commercial truck fire Wednesday morning in the West End

By James Cullum
The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished two trucks on fire in the 100 block of S. Early Street in the early morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (via Facebook)

Two commercial trucks were destroyed, and no one was injured in a fire this morning in Alexandria’s West End.

The Alexandria Fire Department was called to the 100 block of S. Early Street at around 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday morning (April 16). No injuries were reported, although two box trucks were engulfed in flames, according to dispatch reports.

The blaze was extinguished in 10 minutes.

The Alexandria Police Department also reported to the scene.

Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

The Alexandria Fire Department extinguished two trucks on fire in the 100 block of S. Early Street in the early morning of Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (via Google Maps)

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About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.