Smoke Damages DC Basement Laundry in Dryer Malfunction

January 18, 2026 | Washington, DC

Firefighters responded to reports of smoke damage in a home's basement laundry room after a dryer belt caught fire. Emergency crews arrived at the scene on Quarles Street NE at 10:48 a.m. Jan. 18. The incident caused smoke to fill the basement due to the burnt belt on the dryer. One engine and one truck remained on scene to ventilate the area.

Smoke in Basement laundry room from burnt belt on dryer holding 1&1 to ventilate.

No injuries were reported, and the situation was contained without further escalation. Authorities are investigating the cause, which appears to be an equipment failure.

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