Crime & Safety
3 DC Firefighters Injured In 2-Alarm Fire
The blaze erupted in Northeast Wednesday night.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Three firefighters were hospitalized after a major fire erupted in a Northeast D.C. neighborhood Wednesday night.
Firefighters were called to the 2700 block of 12th Street NE to a two-alarm fire, causing roads around the area to be shut down through the morning rush hour, according to tweets by D.C. Fire and EMS.
All three were in stable condition. One occupant of the home was also treated at the scene.
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What #DCsBravest encountered upon their arrival to a two alarm fire tonight on 12th Street, NE. Fire is now out search of the home continues. pic.twitter.com/MrHo8QJEMW
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 18, 2018
All visible fire knocked - still hitting several hot spots. All members accounted for - two of #DCBravest suffered injuries on the fire ground - both transported stable condition. One occupant of home also transported / stable condition. pic.twitter.com/qJLzINNdI8
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 18, 2018
Image via D.C. Fire and EMS
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