One Airlifted To Hospital Following Transformer Fire In Virginia (Developing)

One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a transformer exploded and caught fire in Fairfax County, officials confirmed.

One person was airlifted to the hospital following a transformer explosion and fire.
Photo Credit: *Delaware State Police*

Zak Failla

09/23/2024 12:33 p.m.

Before noon on Monday morning, first responders were called to the 6800 block of Elm Street in McLean, where there was a reported fire in the area.

According to a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue spokesperson, one person was taken by helicopter to the hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries sustained in the transformer explosion.

The fire, which remains under investigation, was quickly placed under control by first responders.

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