Crime & Safety
Fireworks Cause Dumpster Fire In DC (Video)
Some errant bootlegged fireworks caused some issues in one D.C. neighborhood on July 4th.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Playing with fireworks can be hazardous in a number of ways -- not the least of which is setting inadvertent fires. And D.C. firefighters had to spring into action due to that very scenario on the 4th of July.
D.C. Fire and EMS responded to the scene of a "large dumpster fire" in the unit block of Randolph Place NW Wednesday night. You can watch video of the scene below.
"One of several outdoor fires we are currently dealing with, ignited by illegal fireworks," D.C. Fire and EMS tweeted. "This could have easily been someone's home instead."
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#DCsBravest on scene of a large dumpster fire in the Unit block of Randolph Pl. NW. One of several outdoor fires we are currently dealing with, ignited by illegal fireworks. This could have easily been someone’s home instead. pic.twitter.com/dgKHShhjEe
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 5, 2018
Image: Screenshot from video posted by D.C. Fire and EMS
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