Fairfax Town Council Approves Pesticide Exception for Temporary Fire Station
The council approved an exception to the town's pesticide ordinance to treat inside a temporary fire station after a flea infestation.
2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 2:05 p.m. ET
The Fairfax Town Council has approved an exception to the town's pesticide ordinance to allow treatment inside a temporary fire station following a flea infestation, according to abc7news.com.
The council's action came as a final rule, the outlet reported. The decision permits pesticide use inside the temporary facility, which had been affected by fleas.
No further details about the infestation or the treatment plan were provided in the report.
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Aug 21, 2026, 2:05 p.m. ETFirst report
Fairfax Town Council Approves Pesticide Exception for Temporary Fire Station
The Fairfax Town Council has approved an exception to the town's pesticide ordinance to allow treatment inside a temporary fire station, according to abc7news.com. The final rule was adopted after a flea infestation was reported at the facility.
The exception permits pesticide application within the temporary fire station, which is being used while the regular station is unavailable. The council's action was reported as a final rule, meaning it has been formally adopted.
The cause of the infestation and the specific pesticide to be used have not been detailed in the report. The situation remains developing, and further information may be released as it becomes available.
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