Apartment Building Suffers Smoke Damage from Kitchen Fire

January 13, 2026 | Washington, DC

A two-story apartment building in Southeast Washington suffered smoke damage after food left unattended on the stove ignited in unit 201. Firefighters responded to 2844 Hartford Street SE, where the small fire was quickly extinguished. One truck remains on scene for ventilation purposes.

2 Story Apartment Building. food on stove. Fire is out. Holding 1 truck for Ventilation.

The incident occurred Jan. 13 at 11:44 a.m. No injuries were reported.

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