Update: Transformer Fire Knocks Out Power

A transformer fire on the corner of Duke and West streets has knocked out power in the area, including to traffic lights.

Around 11:15 a.m., Alexandria Police were directing traffic through the intersections without power. Dominion Power trucks were at the scene, which was blocked off with caution tape.

Alexandria Fire Department spokesman Robert Rodriguez said Dominion Power will determine the cause of the fire and Alexandria's Fire Department is no longer on the scene.

Dominion Power's website says 260 people in the area are without power.

Old Town Alexandria Patch Editor Sharon McLoone contributed to this report.