Northwest DC apartment fire leaves three residents, one firefighter injured

An apartment fire Saturday morning left a woman in critical condition and injured two others in D.C., according to the fire department. A firefighter was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Officials also confirmed that 13 people were displaced by the flames that D.C. Fire responded to just before 4 a.m. on Hobart Place in Northwest.

Video of the fire shows flames bursting from the roof of the three story apartment building.

D.C. Fire said crews found 3 residents trapped inside.

Firefighters rescued a man by a ladder.

A woman was also rescued and the fire department said she was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

A map of the area is below.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

Andrew Alsbrooks

Andrew Alsbrooks is an Associate Producer at WTOP. Prior to joining WTOP, Andrew worked for NBC Washington and he currently works at NBC Sports Washington from time to time. Finding the “why” in every story is what drives him to put his best foot forward on any topic that faces him.

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