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Updated: No Fire At Crystal City Apartment Complex Despite Alarm

Arlington County Fire and EMS units responded for the report of a fire alarm Tuesday morning at the Water Park Towers Apartments.

Arlington County Fire and EMS units responded for the report of a fire alarm Tuesday morning at the Water Park Towers Apartments.
Arlington County Fire and EMS units responded for the report of a fire alarm Tuesday morning at the Water Park Towers Apartments. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

ARLINGTON, VA — Arlington County Fire and EMS units responded around 11:12 a.m., on Tuesday, for an active fire alarm going off in Crystal City, according to a department spokesman.

Engine 301 and Truck 305 were dispatched to the Water Park Towers Apartments located at 1505 Crystal City Drive.

"There was no fire in the building, the alarm was activated and the cause is being addressed by the building engineer," said Lt. Nate Hiner, public information officer with ACFD.

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Fire crews left the scene at 11:30 a.m.


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