On February 8th, a massive four-alarm fire destroyed several buildings at the South Alex mixed-use community development site in Alexandria, Va., as well as 14 townhomes in a neighboring development.
Two single-family homes, 14 additional townhomes, five apartment buildings, a commercial building and 28 vehicles were also damaged in the incident. Two firefighters and one local resident suffered minor injuries. The cause of the fire and extent of monetary damages are not yet known.
The $135 million South Alex project, developed by Combined Properties, was set to include 400 apartment units, 44,000 square feet of retail space, and a 20,000-square foot Aldi grocery store, with completion expected in 2021.
“We are devastated by the massive fire that has destroyed our South Alex property and threatened nearby homes and buildings. We have long been a part of this community and are deeply committed to rebuilding and fulfilling our commitment to this neighborhood,” said Sri Velamati, president and CEO of Combined Properties, in a company press release. “We are extremely grateful for the firefighters, police and other first responders who have been battling this blaze, and we are cooperating with officials as they try to determine the cause.”
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