Northwest DC fire victim’s smoke alarm wasn’t working, officials say
WASHINGTON - Fire officials say a smoke alarm failed to warn the victim in a deadly fire in Northwest D.C. on Friday.
Firefighters responded to the apartment building in the 2800 block of Cortland Place, Northwest around 3:16 p.m.
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When they arrived at the third-floor apartment, the fire was active.
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They found an adult male – deceased – after searching the apartment.
The blaze was confined to one room.
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Fire investigators say a smoke alarm in the unit wasn’t working properly.
They’re still investigating what sparked the fire.
Officials identified the victim Saturday morning at 73-year-old Ronald Allen.