Radio traffic: DC firefighters hold down dogs to keep them from attacking children
Dogs were biting people when firefighters arrived at an apartment fire
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Radio traffic above is from a kitchen fire this afternoon in Washington, DC where firefighters had to also deal with two dogs biting children. One firefighter and a civilian were injured.
#DCsBravest were operating at a fire in the 4000 block of South Capitol St SE when 2 dogs began attacking civilians outside. Firefighters from Truck 8 threw their bodies on the animals to hold them down and prevent further attacks pending @DCPoliceDept arrival. pic.twitter.com/MU6ELayC4A
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 11, 2020
Update: 4000 Block of South Capitol Street Fire/Dog Incident – 1 firefighter and 1 civilian were transported with not serious/not life threatening dog bite injuries. @HumaneRescue is investigating the incident and the dogs are being quarantined. pic.twitter.com/i16F7BusRK
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 11, 2020
