DCFD in Action Battling a House Fire on Madison between 14th and 16th St, NW

A reader reports:

“Major house fire this afternoon on Madison between 16th and 14th. Never saw flames but tons of smoke coming out of every window. Firefighters cut holes in the roof. Unsure if anyone hurt or how it started.”

@IAFF36 tweeted:

“Update 1400 block Madison St NW fire in the basement is out. Firefighters still checking for extension in the walls on floors above”