Crime & Safety
Man Critically Injured In DC Fire: Report
A man reportedly was critically injured after a fire broke out at an apartment building in D.C. on Monday.
WASHINGTON, DC -- A man is fighting for his life after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in D.C. on Monday morning, according to a report.
WTOP reports that the man was critically injured in the fire, which broke out at around 8:45 a.m. in a garden-style apartment complex in the 4700 block of Benning Road SE.
The victim has life-threatening injuries, the report states.
Find out what's happening in Washington DCfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The fire was contained to a single apartment on the third floor. A cat was found dead along with the injured man.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
