Reader supplied photo
A reader writes in with news that there was a fire at 657 F Street today. I do not know if there were injuries, but here are some reader supplied photos of the scene around 4pm.
Reader supplied photo
Reader supplied photo
Reader supplied photo
5 comments:
There was also a big fire (looked even worse than this one) at 635 M St on New Years Day. All of the residents' charred belongings are dumped in the front yard. I walked past the F St fire early this evening and saw the residents leaving the house with a bag or two, so at least something was barely salvageable. Sad, and scary.
A neighbor posted on another listserv that the resident got out safely.
how do these things happen so i can avoid it? are there common causes in these rowhouses
Dave B-
Only you can prevent row-house fires:
Make sure the electrical in your house is up to code.
Smoke detectors on all levels
check smoke detectors a few times a year
Keep fire extinguishers on all levels, especially by the kitchen.
don't leave candles, fireplaces etc burning unattended
the fire department does home safety inspections and fire prevention inspections -- Call (202) 673-3331 for an appointment
there is also a smoke alarm program: http://fems.dc.gov/DC/FEMS/Education+and+Outreach/Smoke+Alarm+Program+ASSAP/A'sia+Sutton+Smoke+Alarm+Program+-+ASSAP
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