Dalton Schermerhorn rides in a crib back into First Step Day Care at the Dulles State Office Building, 317 Washington S, after the building was evacuated shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday.

Burnt food on the second floor caused a fire alarm to go off. Employees waited for less than 10 minutes on nearby sidewalks until they were allowed back inside.

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