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Alexandria · October 26, 2026

Firefighter injured in Alexandria apartment fire that displaces 14 units

A Sunday morning fire in an Alexandria apartment building injured a firefighter and displaced residents from 14 units. The fire began on an upper balcony, and the Alexandria Fire Department responded around 9:03 a.m. on October 26, 2026. Officials said improperly discarded smoking materials caused the fire.

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