Food truck fire in Alexandria injures 1, shuts down roads

ALEXANDRIA, Va. ( DC News Now ) — Police in Alexandria said one person was hurt after a fire broke out in a food truck Tuesday night.

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said a food truck fire caused Mt. Vernon Avenue from Russel Road to Reed Avenue to shut down.

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One person was hurt as a result of the food truck fire. Officials told DC News Now that they do not know the severity of their injuries.

APD is asking everyone to avoid the area until further notice.

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