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Overnight Fire at Cafe Riggs Patio/Riggs Hotel

Thanks to Fox for sending around 8:20 this morning: “Still smells so had to have happened in the overnight hours.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update 2 Alarm fire 900 F St NW. 10 story occupied hotel with fire in walls & ceiling 6th & possibly 7th floor. Occupants evacuated. No injuries.”

“Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest on scene with outside patio area on fire. Fire extension to building awning. Checking for extension into interior.”

“2 Alarm fire 900 block F St NW. Fire in walls 6th floor apartment with extension to 7th floor of 10 story building. Aprox 20 units & 100 personnel operating.”


photo by DC Fire and EMS 4:28am

“Update Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest knocked down fire on exterior patio area & building awning. No interior extension despite broken windows from heat. Continue to open up patio area to extinguish hotspots.”


900 F Street, NW 8:20 Friday morning

“Update Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest have placed fire under control with no injuries. Investigators requested.”

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