Firefighters Battle Blaze at Possibly Abandoned Southeast DC Home

March 14, 2026 | Washington, DC

Firefighters are responding to a working fire at a potentially abandoned property in Southeast Washington, D.C. The Washington Fire Department received the call around 10:04 a.m. on March 14. Crews arrived at 1263 Sumner Road SE to find heavy flames visible on the first floor, which reportedly has spongy flooring indicating possible structural concerns.

Wfd sounded. Possibly abandoned house. Floors 1st spongy.

Emergency personnel are actively working to extinguish the fire and prevent its spread. Officials report no injuries so far, and investigators are probing the cause of the blaze.

This story is developing, with updates to follow as new details emerge.

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