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D.C. firefighters face blocked hydrant during apartment fire

D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a small first-floor apartment fire on Livingston Terrace and reminded the public not to block fire hydrants

January 14, 2026 09:43 AM • 
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A supply line is run through the interior of a vehicle, blocking a hydrant during an apartment fire in Washington, DC, on Jan. 13, 2025.

D.C. Fire and EMS/X

WASHINGTON — One resident was displaced after a fire broke out in a Southeast D.C. apartment building on Jan. 13, officials said.

D.C. Fire and EMS crews responded to a two-story building in the 300 block of Livingston Terrace where they found a small fire in a first-floor unit, DC News Now reported. No additional details were immediately available.

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In a post on X, D.C. Fire and EMS issued a reminder to the public to avoid parking on fire hydrants, noting that lives depend on maintaining access to a crucial water supply for fire suppression.

Put aside the social media boasting about smashing windows. Does your department train for water supply problems like this, or do you hope for the best when you arrive? Tell us about your training.



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Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at news@lexipol.com.