The house fire happened in the basement of the two-story home just before 2:30 p.m. on Lamont Street in Northwest D.C.
A fire erupted in a row home in Northwest D.C. on April 4, 2026.
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Courtesy DC Fire and EMS
Heavy smoke coming from the house when fire crews arrived on the 600 block of Lamont Street in Northwest D.C. on April 4, 2026.
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Courtesy DC Fire and EMS
The house where the fire took place on the 600 block of Lamont Street in Northwest D.C. on April 4, 2026.
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Courtesy DC Fire and EMS
D.C. Fire and EMS said the fire was contained to just the basement on April 4, 2026.
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A D.C. fire marshal observing the scene of the house fire on April 4, 2026.
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It happened in the basement of the two-story home just before 2:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Lamont Street.
D.C. Fire and EMS said the fire was contained to just the basement. One firefighter was hurt and was taken to the hospital, but is expected to be OK.
However, two adults and one child have been displaced. D.C. Fire and EMS said that the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region of the American Red Cross were informed to assist them.
Below is a map of the area where the house fire took place:
(Courtesy Google Maps)
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