Columbia Heights

8 Residents Displaced After Major Fire in Columbia Heights Last Night


11th and Columbia Road, NW. Photo by DC Fire and EMS

From DC Fire and EMS:

“2nd Alarm Fire now 3000 block 11th St NW. Heavy fire rear porches in 2 two story row houses that has extended inside and into attics. No injuries at this time”

“Update 2nd Alarm 3000 block 11th St NW. Radiant heat also ignited roofline and cornice of home on Columbia Rd across the alley from the fire. We have contained that and extinguishing pockets of fire in original buildings.”

“2 Alarm Fire 3000 block 11th St NW under control. We have 6 confirmed displacements needing assistance from @RedCrossNCR. 2 additional residents from house on Columbia Rd. displaced but making alternate living arrangements. Firefighters undergoing decontamination and rehab.”