Fire erupts at Ecuadorean Embassy in D.C.
More than 100 firefighters fought the blaze for about two hours; one firefighter was taken to a hospital for treatment
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A fire broke out early Wednesday at the Ecuadorean Embassy in the nation's capital.
District of Columbia fire and EMS described it in a Twitter post as a two-alarm fire and reported the blaze had been brought under control. Flames could be seen rising from the roof of the structure, just after midnight Wednesday, in a neighborhood that is home to some embassies.
Emergency equipment was remaining on the scene as daybreak approached, and traffic congestion was likely in the area at the start of the morning rush hour.
WRC-TV reported that more than 100 firefighters fought the blaze for about 2 hours and that one firefighter was taken to a hospital for treatment.
There was no immediate indication of the cause of the fire.
2nd Alarm structure is large 4 story embassy building. We continue to battle the fire from interior. Still no injuries. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/7yfr41a4CI
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 27, 2017
Continue to extinguish pockets of fire. Some units taking break after exhausting interior firefight. Approx 20 units & 100 FFs operating. pic.twitter.com/g3hWWpehB4
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 27, 2017
