A reader reports around 3:35pm: “Any news on what this fire might be?”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 3400 block Benning Rd NE. Large transformer on fire at Pepco plant.”
Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:25pm: “Update Hazmat Box Alarm 3400 Benning Rd NE transformer fire @PepcoConnect facility. An attack on the fire has commenced.”
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from DC Fire and EMS:
“Update Box Alarm 3400 block Benning Rd NE. Large transformer on fire at @PepcoConnect facility. No injuries. Adjacent building evacuated as precaution. In holding pattern as we work with @pepco to confirm immediate area of fire is de-energized . Foam units & hazmat unit on scene.”
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Another reader writes: “Seen driving down Kenilworth Ave”
Thanks to Steven for sending:
From AlertDC:
“DC Fire and EMS reports the following road closures due to fire department activity:
-The 3300-3800 blocks of Benning Road, NE, between Minnesota Avenue and 34th Street
-Southbound DC-295 exit ramp to Benning Road, NE
Please use alternate routes.”
“smoke NE over the Gallaudet campus towards the arboretum”
Updates as more is learned.