2-Alarm Fire Damages 3 Rowhomes In Northeast DC

WASHINGTON, DC — Three homes were damaged by a two-alarm fire in Northeast Washington Sunday Morning, leaving at least a dozen people displaced, DC fire officials said.

Crews were called to the 300 block of 18th Street NE. at about 8:45 a.m. At least two of the rowhouses were occupied at the time of the fire, which initially started at 314 18th St. No one was injured.

The blaze spread to the four adjoining rowhouses, causing fire, water and/or smoke damage at 312, 316, and 318, officials said.

The fire appears to have been caused by an electrical problem in the garage of the No. 314 home, The Washington Post reports.

Fire crews performed a primary and secondary search and determined no one was missing. Officials have not reported any injuries at this time. The offices of D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and the Red Cross were also on scene offering assistance.

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