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About that Big Emergency Response on Upshur in Petworth


800 block of Upshur Street, NW

Update from DC Fire and EMS:

“Working Fire: Update – 800 Block of Upshur Street NW

Fire was located in a second floor apartment and on roof with minor extension to the roof of adjacent property.

All fire is extinguished.

One adult female transported with serious injuries.

“Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire.


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Photos show smoke/fire conditions upon arrival to the fireground.”


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Video from Brent:

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Thanks to M. for sending at 9:30am. People are reporting this is next to or in Cinder.

DC Fire and EMS first reported:

“Box Alarm: 800 block of Upshur Street NW – two story mixed use property with smoke and fire showing upon arrival. Units working to extinguish at this time.”

“Working Fire: 800 Block of Upshur Street NW- Fire showing from top floor of the rear with extension to adjuncts properties.”

Updates when available.