Massive inferno engulfs $8.5M mansion near Obama residence in Washington, DC
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A fire engulfed a three-story mansion in northwest Washington, DC on Tuesday morning, shortly following a smaller fire the previous night. The building, purchased for $8.575 million and currently unoccupied for renovations, drew a massive response from around 100 firefighters and 20 emergency vehicles. The first fire was limited but escalated to a significant two-alarm emergency. Fortunately, while a firefighter fell into an elevator shaft, there were no serious injuries reported and the fire was controlled by late morning. Investigators are looking into the cause.
A massive inferno ripped through a three-story mansion undergoing renovations in Washington, DC, prompting extensive evacuations and a rapid emergency response.
Approximately 100 firefighters responded to the two-alarm blaze, which engulfed the entire mansion, causing extensive damage but fortunately resulting in no serious injuries.
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