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January 14, 2026 09:43 AM •
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.
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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.
Final Update: Box Alarm - 300 Block of Livingston Terrace SE - One adult displaced with no injuries. Cause of fire determined to be accidental.
Gentle reminder…please avoid illegally parking on a fire hydrant. Lives depend on crucial water supply for fire suppression. pic.twitter.com/swarm1CXbv
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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