DC Firefighters Bring Fire At Metro HQ Under Control

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Fire and EMS extinguished an early morning fire that took place at Metro's headquarters in the Jackson Graham Building in downtown D.C., according to posts on the department's Twitter account.

Units were on the scene around 6:45 a.m., for the report of a fire in an eight-story building at 600 5th St., N.W. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control in a short period of time.

"Thanks to the quick response from DC Firefighters, the fire was quickly contained, and there were no reported injuries to Metro employees or first responders. We are currently assessing the damage and working closely with DCFEMS to identify the cause of the fire," a Metro release said.

Metro is currently building a new headquarters in the District to replace the Jackson Graham Building, according to the release. Since the structure has not undergone any major renovations since it was built, it is not up to current fire and safety standards.

" As noted in our public presentations, fire/life safety factors were primary considerations in our decision to move," Metro said in the release.

Update 2 Alarm Fire 600 5th St NW. #DCsBravest have extinguished the fire. We continue to remove smoke from this very large building and are working with @wmata officials on salvage operations to minimize damage. No injuries have been reported. Fire investigators on scene. pic.twitter.com/Wovbw1caHx
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC (@dcfireems) May 27, 2020

There was a considerable volume of fire when #DCsBravest arrived at Metro Headquarters. Despite these conditions in an 8 story square block building, fire was extinguished in a relatively short time. pic.twitter.com/Fda5ltocBG
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC (@dcfireems) May 27, 2020

Update 2 Alarm Fire 600 5th St NW. Fire is knocked down. Continue to ventilate smoke and search for any occupants. No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/8qd1S3houa
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC (@dcfireems) May 27, 2020