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2-alarm fire rips through SE DC apartment building
Dozens of firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in Southeast D.C. on Monday.
WASHINGTON - Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire in Southeast D.C. on Monday.
Officials say a second alarm was requested for the fire at a two-story apartment building in the 4900 block of A Street, SE. They say 20 units and 80 firefighters responded to the fire.
Sources tell FOX 5 officials are looking into reports that someone was grilling near the roof of the building at around 3:30 p.m.
Twelve families have been displaced and 14 units have fire or water damage.
The Red Cross and Mayor Muriel Bowser's office is assisting with temporary housing at this time.