4 DC Firefighters Burned In Rowhouse Fire
Photo Courtesy: Vito Maggiolo/DC Fire & EMS
Four DC firefighters are in Washington Hospital Center after being burned fighting a row house fire Monday afternoon.
Sgt. Michael Lacore, 37, was the most critically injured during the fire in Northeast, DC. He suffered second and third degree burns over 30% of his body. Firefighter Charlie Shyab, 30, is also in critical condition at the Medstar Burn Unit. Firefighter Doug Donnelly, 27, and Firefighter Kenneth Humpheries, 23, are both in serious condition.
The fire call went out around 3:30 p.m. for 619 4th St., NE. When DC Fire & EMS units arrived, the fire had spread from the outside porch into the cock loft. The four were inside a row house in the top floor when they a “mayday” was called. They were rescued and treated on the scene before being transferred to the hospital.
Though in the preliminary stages of the investigation, the cause is believed to be accidental. Fire officials say the fire appears to have started when some oily rags stored next to propane canisters were ignited.
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