Oct 21, 2024
Person seriously hurt after trying to light fire pit on balcony of DC apartment
WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said someone was seriously hurt after trying to light a fire pit on their balcony in Northwest. Firefighters responded to a high-rise apartment
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said someone was seriously hurt after trying to light a fire pit on their balcony in Northwest.
Firefighters responded to a high-rise apartment building in the 1900 block of 14th St. after someone attempted to light their fire pit outside on the balcony.
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DCFD said one person received “serious injuries” and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
There was not any structural involvement.
DCFD said it is illegal to use a fire pit within 25 feet of a structure.
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