Over the weekend, multiple fires were reported in the Washington D.C. area and nearby Virginia, prompting responses from local fire departments. In D.C., a two-story home in the 3900 block of 14th St. N.W. caught fire, with Engine 11 first on the scene and a WORKING FIRE DISPATCH requested. Another significant blaze occurred in an apartment building in the 300 block of Seaton Place N.E., where fire was seen through the roof, leading to a two-alarm fire response and a 2ND ALARM requested. This fire in the Eckington area, visible from Arlington County, spread to multiple rowhomes, notably through the back porches, and jumped an alley. In Virginia, Fairfax County firefighters responded to a house fire in the 2900 block of Bree Hill Rd., where fire was visible from the rear of the building upon their arrival. All occupants of the affected properties were accounted for, with no civilian or firefighter injuries reported.
HOUSE FIRE: 2900 Bl. of Bree Hill Rd. Near Oakton, VA. @ffxfirerescue on scene of a house with fire showing thru the roof on arrival. All occupants are out. https://t.co/fK4jod7NAF
Update: 2 Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - Heavy fire from roof and in rear of building with extension to several adjacent properties. Media staging area: 4th and Seaton Place NE. https://t.co/GjolJC74PF
Update: 2 Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place SE - Heavy fire from roof and in rear of building with extension to several adjacent properties. Media staging area: 4th and Seaton Place NE. https://t.co/JT8eR0ein7
#FairfaxBravest are on scene of a house fire in the 2900 block of Bree Hill Rd. Firefighters arrived with fire showing from the rear of the building. Crews are working to bring the fire under control. All occupants are accounted for. No civilian or firefighter injuries reported. https://t.co/d8cQA431eO
NEW: This is smoke from the two-alarm fire in the 300 block of Seaton Place NE. @dcfireems handling. Seen clearly at night from Arlington County. Multiple rowhomes on fire. The fire apparently spread through the back porches and jumped an alley. I am told by sources that… https://t.co/txmZ4zYdNF
HEADS UP, major fire in the Eckington area of N.E. D.C. AVOID THIS AREA. https://t.co/QFMJZYBNaD
2 Alarm Fire - 300 Block of Seaton Place NE - 2 Story Apartment Building with fire showing from the roof.
BREAKING NEWS: 2 ALARM APARTMENT FIRE: 300 Bl. of Seaton Pl. N.E. @dcfireems on scene of an apartment building with fire showing thru the roof. WORKING FIRE DISPATCH and a 2ND ALARM has been requested.
2-ALARM FIRE--- 303 Seaton Pl NE. Rear porch on fire. #EckingtonDC https://t.co/Ao4zcdlXbQ
HOUSE FIRE: 3900 Bl. of 14th St. N.W. @dcfireems on scene of a 2 story home with fire showing on arrival. Engine 11 First Due. WORKING FIRE DISPATCH has been requested.