Update at 2:55 p.m. — Metro is single-tracking past the station and expected to resume normal service soon, with fire department units clearing from the scene.
Blue Line service has been suspended at Pentagon City due to a small fire producing smoky conditions at the station.
Arlington County firefighters are on scene. The fire — reportedly caused by trash catching on fire behind a wall — is reported to be out but there’s still residual smoke in the tunnels.
The fire department activity is also said to be affecting traffic in the area.
Final: Fire is out, @wmata has been informed they can resume normal operations at Pentagon City Metro. 0 injuries to civilians or first responders.
— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) November 29, 2022
Crews are operating at the scene of a small fire at the Pentagon City Metro. Expect traffic impacts in the area of S. Hayes St between Army Navy Dr and 15th St. S and please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/jqZPymVhxK
— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) November 29, 2022
Blue Line Delay: Train service suspended btwn Natl Airport & Arlington Cemetery due to fire department activity at Pentagon City. Shuttle buses requested.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) November 29, 2022
NEW; Smoke inside Pentagon City Metro on platform and mezzanine. @ArlingtonVaFD on scene. All trains reported stopped (also requested by command). Expect delays. More to follow. #wmata @ARLnowDOTcom @MetroReasons
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) November 29, 2022
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