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Fire crews investigate alarm at Sterling Walmart, Sterling VA

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/24/2025 11:31 AM

Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a retail store near Phyllis Landing Drive in Sterling. The alarm was triggered at Walmart, and responders found no hazards. A minor gas leak was also reported near the location and addressed. The alarm was determined to be accidental, and the system was reset.

Audio|Heard on: Loudoun VA Fire-Tac Group Calls

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01:55

Transcript:

00:00

This is engine 619, tower 619 responding on six bravo, box 61913 for commercial fire alarm.

00:07

Walmart, near Phyllis Landing Drive, Sterling.

00:13

Called in by the alarm company, pull station alarms.

00:21

Medic 685 Charlie responding on six bravo, box 62406 for fall injury, triage assisted living near Hill Drive.

00:29

Cross street Nevinset Street, Codman Drive.

00:39

Seventy-nine year old male.

00:41

Patient fell.

00:44

Upper leg with an obvious deformity.

00:58

Engine 619, tower 619, we're on the scene.

01:02

Single story commercial.

01:05

All four sides are clear, normal conditions.

01:07

We'll be out investigating.

01:15

1435.

01:27

Small leak at the gas meter outside the dispatch address.

01:31

Can you start a Washington Gas representative to our location?

01:49

There are no hazards.

01:50

Accidental alarm activation system reset.

01:54

We're going ready.

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Location mentioned:

Dulles Crossing Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166

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