Firefighters Battle Underground Dumpster Blaze at Tysons High-Rise

January 15, 2026 | VA

Firefighters responded to a box alarm at a multi-story high-rise after a fire erupted in an underground dumpster. The incident took place at 1747 Tysons Central Street on Jan. 15 at 4:56 p.m. Emergency crews could not winch the dumpster from its location, but the building's sprinkler system contained the flames effectively.

Multiple Story high rise fire in underground dumpster. Units unable to winch dumpster due to location. Sprinkler keeping fire in check.

No injuries were reported, and the fire remained under control thanks to the sprinklers, which prevented it from spreading further.

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