UPDATE: DC fire officials confirm one person was found deceased inside the complex. Cadaver dogs did not find evidence of any other victims still inside. Five firefighters were injured and taken to area hospitals yesterday however they have all been treated and released.
More than 200 people have been displaced by a large fire at an apartment complex in northwest Washington.
Local media report that around 100 firefighters responded to the blaze early Saturday.
Firefighters used ladders to rescue some residents. Others jumped to firefighters to flee the blaze.
There were a few minor injuries reported. Electric and water service near the apartment had to be temporarily shut down.
Officials did not immediately know the cause of the fire.
Chief Dean briefs press. We are sad to announce 1 fatality recovered from Peabody St NW. Cadaver dogs find no evidence of further victims. pic.twitter.com/Anlxoygkjr
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 25, 2017
The 5 firefighters injured and transported from yesterday's fire on Peabody St have all been treated and released. pic.twitter.com/cxFckekBBD
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 25, 2017
Special thanks to @FFADC & @RedCrossNCR for providing food, rehydration fluids, cooling towels & other rehab resources on Peabody St. pic.twitter.com/nDrdNtPBK4
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 24, 2017
Peabody St 2nd Alarm deteriorating conditions top floor forced us to begin attacking fire from exterior. Approx 100 FFs manning 20 units pic.twitter.com/KbgULdiOY4
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 24, 2017