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Lots of video from today’s (Wednesday) four-alarm fire at a seniors apartment building in Southeast Washington. Rescues were made and DC firefighters were assisted by U.S. Marines who ran over from the barracks at 8th and I, SE. DC’s fire chief confirms the building’s fire alarm did not work. There were mutual aid companies on the fireground from Maryland.
At least four people were taken to a hospital after the heavy fire broke out at the Arthur Capper Senior Apartments, in the 900 block of 5th Street SE, Wednesday afternoon. Residents were rushed to safety, some in wheelchairs.
#DCsBravest are making rescues and evacuating occupants from 2 Alarm fire 900 5th Street SE. Now have fire4th & 5th floors and thru roof. pic.twitter.com/AYlGnJ6REK
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 19, 2018
The firefighter making the rescue in the video above is Davon McRae. He is the son of Lt. Kevin McRae who died of a heart attack while fighting an apartment fire in 2015. Lt. McRae was the department’s 100th LODD.
The fire department believes that all residents are accounted for, Assistant Fire Chief Milton Douglas said at a news conference Wednesday evening. Firefighters didn’t find anyone inside after doing another search, but the department said it would do another tally of residents.
After seeing smoke, U.S. Marines ran toward the building and carried seniors out of their apartments, Capt. Trey Gregory said live on News4. Marines and others could be seen rushing toward the four-story building pushing stretchers and wheelchairs.
2nd Alarm Fire 900 5th St SE. heavy fire top floor and attic occupied 5 story apartment building. pic.twitter.com/S9g7SRVKrP
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 19, 2018
#DCsBravest continue to evacuate the residents of 2 alarm fire 900 5th St SE. This 5 story building houses senior citizens. We are using large water streams to attack the fire in the roof and attic, without endangering residents or firefighters. pic.twitter.com/VCgLA5Jwkm
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 19, 2018
#Fire this afternoon in Washington, DC, at the Arthur Capper Senior Building. @WTOP reports that two people were sent to the hospital and 80 residents were displaced https://t.co/oZh4T23SVq @dcfireems pic.twitter.com/THCqg8gMX7
— Nicky Sundt (@NickySundt) September 19, 2018
RIGHT NOW: @dcfireems battling 2 alarm fire at 900 5th St SE. “Heavy fire top floor and attic occupied 5 story apartment building.” Per DC Fire @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/ufuBJqLWT5
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) September 19, 2018
Why would US Marines respond to a house fire in DC? https://t.co/eLemN8bjFs
— James True (@jarue369) September 19, 2018
Huge apartment complex fire in SE #DC, one block away from Navy Yard pic.twitter.com/2IhrFdWF9T
— Adam Allington (@aallington) September 19, 2018
Imagine seeing this in DC and not knowing there’s fire.
Scary. https://t.co/0nAEPalMdB
— MaTT FLaMMaBLe (@MaTTFLaMMaBLe) September 19, 2018
Raging #fire rips through #DC #NavyYard residential building for elderly @Telemundo51 pic.twitter.com/oS2Lw1Pqzs
— JRodriguez (@JRodzMIA) September 19, 2018
DC Mayor has arrived at this still burning fire in SE DC. Smoke can be seen from miles away pic.twitter.com/TQH5fDGqpJ
— Mark Meredith (@markpmeredith) September 19, 2018
At least two residents have been transported with trouble breathing. pic.twitter.com/lOHzcI1OwT
— Kris Van Cleave (@krisvancleave) September 19, 2018
Just as we were getting really concerned about the conditions @ChiefNewsham arrived and announced the block is being evacuated. Media moving to safer spot @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/StKGDq3p7K
— Lauren DeMarco (@Ldemarconews) September 19, 2018
Flames kicked up again shortly before we were evacuated from 5th Street @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/FfDcpOx61L
— Lauren DeMarco (@Ldemarconews) September 19, 2018
Somewhere back there is the Capper senior apartment building. Flames now replaced with nasty, acrid smoke and lots of it. Expecting a briefing from @MayorBowser shortly. pic.twitter.com/GuwkCmENiJ
— Garrett Haake (@GarrettHaake) September 19, 2018
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