Fire in Basement of Dupont Fine Wines at 1325 Connecticut Ave, NW in Dupont Circle

Thanks to a reader for sending the photos. He writes,

“just took this at fiesta restaurant and lounge, 1327 conn ave – looks like there’s a fire coming out of first floor”

DCfireems tweets:

“Update – 1325 Conn Av NW (Dupont Fine Wines) – 3 sty commercial bldg – fire in bsmt, poss elec in nature w/ extension- expect traffic issues

Update – Conn Av NW – bulk of fire knocked – checking for extension – waiting on Pepco-involved electrical equipment-power controlled by FFs

Update – Connecticut Av NW – fire under control – Connecticut Av closed in both direction S of Dupont Circle – North of N St NW

Update – 1325 Conn Av @Dupont Fine Wines, elec fire w/ extension to 1327 Conn @ Fiesta Resturant – no inj – NB Conn Blocked, SB partial open”