12th and M Street, NW
Thanks to Lisa for sending around 8:50am: “Fire on M Street at 12th.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire upper floor of a multi story apartment building.”
“2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire involving 8th floor apartment in 9 story occupied apartment building. Had mayday call for firefighter in distress being resolved. A victim has been located in fire apartment. We continue to evacuate residents in distress.”
“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire knocked down. We continue to rescue residents in distress, including thru use of our aerial tower. This building contains many seniors. Dealing with smoke conditions on floors above. The mayday was safely resolved.”
From AlertDC:
“DC Fire and EMS reports the following roadways are closed due to fire department activity:
1200 block of M Street, NW, between 12th and 13th Streets
120 block of 13th Street, NW, between M and N Streets
1200 block of 12th Streets, NW, between M and N Streets”
photo by Matt
Another reader who lives nearby sends these incredible photos:
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