Two people are dead and a third person is fighting for her life following a house fire in Southeast D.C. Sunday morning.
Firefighters were battling flames at a 2-story town house in the 3400 block of 23rd Street, according to DC Fire and EMS at 5:37 a.m.
Thirty minutes later, when it said the fire was extinguished, DC Fire and EMS said a woman rescued by ladder was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Update Working Fire 3400 block 23rd St SE. Fire both floors 2 story end row dwelling. All fire extinguished. 1 adult female rescued via ladder transported life threatening injuries. 2 additional victims no further info at this time. Investigators on scene. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/HsswDPwCAw
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) October 6, 2024
At 7:02 a.m., DC Fire and EMS said two other adults were found, both deceased.
Firefighters remain on the scene.
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