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Fire at Riggs Road Liquor Store

Posted by nextstoprp in Uncategorized December 19, 2016

A fire on December 18, 2016, resulted in a lot of damage to the liquor store on Riggs Road, near the corner of Chillum Place NE. Officials say the fire was accidentally started by a cutting torch. One firefighter suffered injuries.

Cause of Riggs Rd fire accidental due to use of cutting torch. 1 injured FF transported to hospital.

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 18, 2016

Riggs Rd NE fire under control. No injuries. Heavy interior damage. Investigators on scene to determine origin & cause. pic.twitter.com/tL70MCSei2

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 18, 2016

Update Riggs Rd NE. Fire 1 story commercial Bldg. Fire knocked down. Nobody found inside. Checking for hotspots. pic.twitter.com/WN7LCWeiel

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 18, 2016

Working fire 300 block Riggs Rd NE. Commercial building fire.

— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 18, 2016

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