Connecticut and Ordway Street, NW

Ed. Note: I stopped by to get these photos yesterday and it was the biggest emergency response I have ever seen. These photos don’t do justice to how many responders where there. There were at least two ladder truck, 3 or 4 pumper trucks, multiple police cars, and other fire department vehicles.

Thanks to Eric for passing on from St. Arnold’s Cleveland Park & The Abbey yesterday:

“Hey everyone! Unfortunately there was a large fire at our Cleveland park location this afternoon.
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We will be closed until further notice at Cleveland Park.
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We would love to see you at our other two locations and will update the events ASAP!”

From DC Fire & EMS at 2:17pm:

“Final Update: Working Fire – 3400 Block of Connecticut Avenue NW – Cause of Fire: Accidental – No Injuries – Additional commercial establishments impacted by smoke but no extension of fire. #DCsBravest going through firefighter rehabilitation and toxin/carcinogen decontamination.”

“Working Fire: 3400 Block of Connecticut Avenue NW – commercial building – Fire in the basement. No injuries to report at this time.”

Updates when we learn about a reopening date.