4300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Christina for sending around 9am: “Small fire on top of CVS/Giant building in Van Ness. Lots of fire trucks on the scene.”
Update from DCFD:
Update Working Fire 4301 Conn. Ave NW. Considerable smoke and heat on upper floors of 6 story commercial building. Fire apparently in walls. Searching for seat of fire. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/I0FGG87ufW
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 11, 2019
Update 10am:
2nd Alarm now requested 4301 Conn. Ave NW. Fire has been located on 5th floor of large commercial building. Units actively engaged in aggressive fire attack. No injuries reported. 20 units and 80 personnel on scene. pic.twitter.com/9Y49aGQSRR
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 11, 2019
Update 10:20am:
Update 2 Alarm Fire 4301 Conn. Ave NW. Fire has been located in an upper level boiler room with extension to walls. All visible fire extinguished. Chasing hotspots. 2nd Alarm units are relieving initial firefighting teams in this labor intensive operation. pic.twitter.com/0beMnu5fBx
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 11, 2019
Update 10:52am:
Update 2 Alarm Fire 4301 Conn. Ave NW. All fire extinguished. #DCsBravest working to remove smoke. Continue to rotate firefighters into rehab area and refill numerous air bottles utilized. pic.twitter.com/SAiCyS7QfN
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 11, 2019