In Northwest D.C., a residential building fire unfolded on Wednesday evening, causing the displacement of 17 individuals and injuring a dog, according to officials from D.C. Fire and EMS. The incident transpired on the second floor of a two-story middle row building situated in the 4000 block of Kansas Avenue Northwest, prompting a response from firefighting crews around 6:55 p.m. The diligent efforts of the firefighters led to the successful extinguishing of the fire, and subsequent checks were conducted to ensure there was no further extension of the blaze.
Working Fire 4000 block Kansas Ave NW. Fire 2nd floor 2 story middle row building. Fire knocked down. Checking for extension. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/P2nkKMI0tF
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 13, 2023
The building, which consists of six residential units, featured sprinklers that played a vital role in containing the fire before its final extinguishment, as highlighted in a social media post by fire officials. By 7:12 p.m., authorities confirmed that the fire was under control, but the aftermath revealed that 17 people had been displaced by 8:40 p.m. Additionally, animal control services were requested to attend to a dog that had sustained injuries and required veterinary care in the wake of the incident.