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Leslie writes at 10:30pm:
“One of the houses on the corner of 17th and Lamont went up in flames this evening. Dc fire department arrived very quickly, still working to put it out. Word on the street is that everyone was evacuated.”
DC Fire & EMS reported:
“Lamont St fire dispatched 10:15pm. We prevented fire spread to attached homes both sides. 6 displaced residents. Cause under investigation.”
“Aggressive interior attack in progress on Lamont St NW. Some fire now present in roof area. No injuries at present”
“Working fire 1700 blk Lamont St NW. Heavy fire rear 3 story row dwellings”
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