Vehicle Fire Incident in Arlington, Virginia: Black Gas Powered Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van
Engine 105 extinguished the fire rapidly, with no injuries to the driver or firefighters and no damage to nearby structures. Cause: Malfunctioning engine.
ARLINGTON, Va. — On June 29, 2025, a black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, identified as an Amazon delivery vehicle, caught fire on the 2200 block of South Clark Street in Arlington, Virginia, near the Washington, DC border.
The incident produced thick black smoke visible across the region, including northeast DC suburbs. The Arlington County Fire Department reported it as a gas-powered vehicle fire caused by a malfunctioning engine, not an explosion, countering initial mischaracterizations.
Engine 105 extinguished the fire rapidly, with no injuries to the driver or firefighters and no damage to nearby structures. Cause: Malfunctioning engine.
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