Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 400 block Rhode Island Ave NE. All visible fire knocked down. Checking for hotspots. Fire originated rear porches & extended into interior 2 story mixed use building. No injuries reported. Displacements anticipated.”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Conditions encountered upon arrival at Working Fire 4th St & Rhode Island Ave NE. Dry, windy conditions led to rapid spread of fire thru rear porches and into 2nd floor”
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DC Fire and EMS reports: “Working Fire 4th St & R.I. ave NE. Fire rear porches extension to 2nd floor 2 story mixed occupancy building.”
Conditions encountered upon arrival at Working Fire 4th St & Rhode Island Ave NE. Dry, windy conditions led to rapid spread of fire thru rear porches and into 2nd floor. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/eIWEm5Zzul
— DC Fire and EMS Department (@dcfireems) November 13, 2025