photo via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 4:14am: “Box Alarm 1500 block Monroe St NE. Fire showing 2 story house.”
“#DCsBravest are saddened to report that the victim of the fire in the 1500 block of Monroe St NE lost his life. His pet dog also perished. The thoughts and prayers of our Department are with his family and friends.”
“Update Working Fire 1500 block Monroe St NE. #DCsBravest have located a victim on the 2nd floor. Heavy fire knocked down. Still hitting numerous hotspots. No extension to adjacent homes.”
“Update Working Fire 1500 block Monroe St NE. Additional units are relieving #DCsBravest who engaged in the initial attack. Still opening up and exposing isolated pockets of fire. Investigators on scene to determine cause. Fire was prevented from extending to adjacent homes.”
Working Fire 1500 Block Monroe St NE. Heavy fire 2 story detached frame house. #DCsBravest engaged in vigorous interior attack on the fire. pic.twitter.com/HUVCbjMtyK
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 7, 2021
#DCsBravest continue to overhaul and extinguish hidden pockets of fire on Monroe St NE. Investigators continue working to find the cause and determine if the home has working smoke alarms. Daylight shows extent of damage in the rear. pic.twitter.com/ni9oXWUHma
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 7, 2021
