ARLINGTON, VA — Firefighters responded to a blaze at Liberty Tavern on the 3100 block of Wilson Blvd on Wednesday evening, temporarily shutting down a major intersection and prompting a large emergency response.
Key Points
- Fire broke out in the pizza oven at Liberty Tavern and spread to the ductwork and ceiling.
- No injuries were reported and the fire has been fully extinguished.
- Wilson Blvd was temporarily closed but is expected to reopen soon.
The fire, which originated in a pizza oven, extended into the restaurant’s exhaust ductwork and part of the ceiling before being extinguished by fire crews. Arlington County Fire Department units remained on scene conducting overhaul operations and checking for hot spots.
The incident caused the closure of Wilson Blvd at Washington Blvd for over an hour as units secured the scene. No injuries were reported among firefighters or restaurant employees.
The Arlington County Fire Marshal’s Office is now investigating the cause of the fire.
Initial reports indicated a “possible restaurant fire” at Liberty Tavern shortly before the response was escalated. Fire officials confirmed the source and extent of the fire as crews completed extinguishment efforts.
The scene has since been stabilized, and Wilson Blvd is expected to reopen shortly.