Three DC firefighters injured in fire at vacant church buildings

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Investigators are searching for the cause of a fire that swept through six row houses along 9th Street Northwest near P Street Saturday afternoon.

The fire, according to DC Fire and EMS, started in one of two empty buildings owned by Shiloh Baptist Church before extending to nearby homes. Another fire started in them back in July.

“I believe six buildings in total were impacted by the fire,” said Assistant Chief Gary Steen, as flames and smoke spread to four other buildings.

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In an update posted just before 4:20 p.m., officials said that crews were working to stop any further spread.

“Any time we have fire, the public is always at risk. We’re always concerned about that,” Steen said.

Around 20 units and 100 personnel responded to the fire.

Three injured firefighters were transported in stable condition.

The latest fire has neighbors upset.

“Very frustrating,” said Ken Rogers, has lived across the street for the last 27 years.

He’s not happy with his neighbors.

“It’s just taking care of the properties and being a good neighbor,” Rogers said.

DC News Now was unable to get in contact with Shiloh Baptist Church to comment on the neighbors’ concerns.

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