Fire strikes Alexandria antique center

WASHINGTON — The Mt. Vernon Antique Center in Alexandria, Virginia, caught fire and then partially collapsed Christmas evening.

The fire engulfed the antique center, located at 8101 Richmond Highway, around 9:30 p.m.

The blaze started on the second floor of the antique center, according to WJLA. Afterward, the second floor collapsed.

As a result of the fire, northbound Richmond Highway was closed until early Tuesday.

There were no reported injuries.

Below is a map of the area the fire occurred.

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