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Photos: College Park apartment fire

WASHINGTON — A huge five-alarm fire that drew hundreds of firefighters to a construction site in College Park Monday, April 24, prompted the largest fire response in the history of Prince George’s County. See photos and video of the fire that caused an estimated $39 million in damage.

Fire crews remained on the scene Tuesday morning after the 5-alarm College Park fire Monday, April 24, 2017. (Courtesy Pete Piringer)
Fire crews remained on the scene Tuesday morning after the 5-alarm College Park fire Monday, April 24, 2017. (Courtesy Pete Piringer)
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Fire crews remained on the scene Tuesday morning after the 5-alarm College Park fire Monday, April 24, 2017. (Courtesy Pete Piringer)
Even after officials gained control of the fire, crews remained on scene through Monday evening because of the hot spots. (Courtesy Mark Brady)
The photo shows the fire visible from the 6th floor extending to the 7th floor and the roof. (Courtesy Mark Brady)
Firefighters battle a blaze in College Park, on Monday, April 24, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
Firefighters battle a blaze in College Park, on Monday, April 24, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)
Firefighters battle a blaze in College Park, on Monday, April 24, 2017. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

 

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