photo by Anthony Kelleher, Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, DC Fire and EMS: “fire extended through multiple buildings along 8th Street, SE/Barracks Row. Aggressive tactics, coordinated suppression/search operations, and strong command stopped the fire from spreading further.”
Ed. Note: The Ugly Mug closed here, 723 8th Street, SE, in October 2025.
DC Fire and EMS first reported around 8:15pm: “Working Fire : 700 Block of 8th Street SE – Two story row house with smoke and fire showing from rooftop deck with exposure to adjacent structure.”
Later:
“Final Update: 2nd Alarm – 700 Block of 8th Street SE
Four mixed use properties had active fire. All fire extinguished
Units conducting overhaul & salvage operations.
Two adults/three kids displaced.
One firefighter transported with serious/non-life threatening injury to area hospital.
A 2nd Firefighter was transported wi/ minor injuries to an area hospital.”
photo by Ryan
Councilmember Charles Allen shared around 9:30pm last night:
“I am just leaving the scene on Barracks Row & tonight’s massive fire. I’ve spoken with several of the businesses. Everyone is accounted for but extreme damage to multiple buildings. Amazing work by DC fire fighters to stop even worse spread. They’ll be here a good while longer.”
photo by Ron
Updates as more info is released.