People trapped in eight-story apartment building
Officials emphasized to avoid the area near M St, Southwest and the Waterfront Metro station if possible to allow crews to work safely as possible.
Update 2 Alarm Fire. Updated address 300 M St. SW. All fire knocked down. We continue to remove smoke and shelter people in place. EMS evaluating several occupants, but no significant injuries reported. 20 units & 100 personnel on scene. pic.twitter.com/ssMk6psUAf
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 24, 2020
Earlier today, Fairfax County Fire battled an early morning fatal fire that left one person dead.Fire officials said they were dispatched to 2900 block of Kings Chapel Road in Merrifield shortly before 6 a.m. Sunday morning.Upon arrival, Fire and Rescue officials quickly put out the fire, but when they arrived inside, officials said they found one person dead.Fairfax County and Rescue Battalion Chief Brian Edmonston, who was the incident commander for this fire, said the official cause of the fire is still under investigation as they are currently still on the scene.The victim’s identity has not yet been releasedUpdate 2nd Alarm 400 M St SW. Fire knocked down. We have made rescues where necessary and sheltering others in place. Some rescues via ladders. Considerable smoke on several floors. #DCsBravest continue searching and assisting residents in distress. pic.twitter.com/DlqYr8toNK
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 24, 2020
