Smoke Reported in DC Home Basement, Two Held on Scene

January 02, 2026 | Washington, DC

Emergency responders hurried to a two-story home on Division Avenue NE following reports of smoke damage in the basement. The incident, classified as an electrical or ordinary risk hazard, was reported on Jan. 2 at 4:40 p.m. Fire crews held one firefighter and one civilian at the scene, according to the 1st Responder Wireless News Dispatch team, a division of Belsito Communications Inc.

2 Story e/o/r haz in Basement hold 1 & 1.

No further details on potential injuries or the smoke's origin have been released. Investigations continue.

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