Columbia Heights

2 Alarm Fire in Columbia Heights


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:05pm: “Update 2 Alarm Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. #DCsBravest making good progress in attacking & extinguishing fire. 1 patient transported non life threatening injuries. No apparent extension to adjacent structures.”

From DC Fire and EMS:

“2 Alarm fire now 1500 block Park Rd NW. Fire involves top floor and attic of large 3 story institutional building. #DCsBravest have rescued several occupants. 20 units & approx 100 personnel on scene or enroute.”


photo by Jack

Katie reports: “Stood on Park Rd after evacuating DCUSA and there’s so much smoke that my mask and clothes smell like campfire”

From Alert DC: “DC FEMS reports the 1500 block of Park Road, NW is closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.”


photo by Jimmy “apartment building fire on Park Rd NW between 14th & 16th St NW”

Thanks to Ernest for sending the following:


photo by Nick


photo by Simon


photo by SR


photo by Ramla “Fire on Park Road. Photo taken on 14th and Park NW, Columbia Heights. Had to turn around from Giant due to the smoke.”