DC Mansion Fire Near Obama's Home
A devastating fire tore through an $8.6 million three-story mansion in Washington, D.C.'s Kalorama neighborhood on Tuesday morning. The location is near former President Barack Obama's residence.
The Incident
The DC Fire and EMS Department reported that the vacant property, undergoing renovations, was heavily damaged. Local evacuations were carried out as a precaution.
A minor electrical fire occurred at the same property on Monday night. However, Tuesday's incident quickly escalated.
Firefighter Safety
One firefighter was rescued after falling into a lift shaft. Fortunately, they were uninjured and taken to a hospital for a checkup.
Current Status
By late morning, the fire was contained. Fire investigators are now working to determine the cause of the blaze.
