Ongoing story · Updated November 1, 2026
Purcellville apartment evacuation
As of October 31, 2026, about 55 to 60 residents remain displaced from the Purcellville East apartment complex after Loudoun County's Department of Building and Development ruled parts of the building unsafe on Oct. 29. U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Loudoun) has asked a federal agency to investigate. He cited a reported stairwell collapse and years of reported unsafe conditions at the USDA-backed housing.
Key points
On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development issued an emergency unsafe-structure order for the Purcellville East apartment complex, and part of the building was evacuated that evening.
Reported displacement figures vary by outlet: approximately 55, at least 56, and nearly 60 people.
The complex has been described as USDA affordable housing.
On Oct. 31, a reported stairwell collapse was linked to the evacuation, and Rep. Subramanyam said it followed years of reported unsafe conditions.
Rep. Subramanyam is asking a federal agency to investigate. The county has now deemed part of the complex unsafe to occupy.
Questions
Why were Purcellville apartment residents evacuated?
The Loudoun County Department of Building and Development ruled parts of the building unsafe and issued an emergency unsafe-structure order on Oct. 29. A reported stairwell collapse has also been cited in connection with the evacuation.
How many people were displaced from the Purcellville apartments?
Outlets reported approximately 55, at least 56, or nearly 60 people displaced from the Purcellville East complex.
How have officials responded to the Purcellville apartment evacuation?
Loudoun County's Department of Building and Development issued the emergency unsafe-structure order. U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam is asking a federal agency to investigate and is seeking answers about the conditions.
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