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Fire Breaks Out In Washington, DC Art Gallery
SUSAN PHILLIPS
WUSA9
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Firefighters are working to recover works of art after a fire broke out at a prestigious art gallery in Northwest DC.
Pete Piringer, spokesperson for DC Fire and EMS, says firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the 1600 block of 21st Street around 8:30 a.m. Firefighters arriving on scene found fire showing in the roof and ceiling of the 4-story Phillips Art Museum. Piringer says additional units were called to the scene.
According to Piringer, an automatic sprinkler system was activated, and firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within 15 minutes.
Right now firefighters are cleaning up and are working with the museum's curator to remove artwork from the building.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
At this time there is no specific information available on the condition of the artwork or if any significant pieces have been lost.
Stay tuned to 9 NEWS NOW and WUSA9.com for updates on this developing story.
WUSA9
Reprinted with Permission
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Firefighters are working to recover works of art after a fire broke out at a prestigious art gallery in Northwest DC.
Pete Piringer, spokesperson for DC Fire and EMS, says firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the 1600 block of 21st Street around 8:30 a.m. Firefighters arriving on scene found fire showing in the roof and ceiling of the 4-story Phillips Art Museum. Piringer says additional units were called to the scene.
According to Piringer, an automatic sprinkler system was activated, and firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within 15 minutes.
Right now firefighters are cleaning up and are working with the museum's curator to remove artwork from the building.
No injuries have been reported at this time.
At this time there is no specific information available on the condition of the artwork or if any significant pieces have been lost.
Stay tuned to 9 NEWS NOW and WUSA9.com for updates on this developing story.
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Permalink Reply by Ed Mello on
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It would be nice to know the name of the art gallery, since there are several in Washington, D.C. It would also be helpful if the author identified whether the "1600 block of 21st Street" is in NW, SW, NE, or SE Washington.
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Permalink Reply by capcityff on
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NW DC. That block in NE is one of the worst areas in the city and the address doesn't exist in SW or SE. It also says the name in the story.
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Permalink Reply by FFN WebTeam on
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"- Northwest DC."
"Firefighters arriving on scene found fire showing in the roof and ceiling of the 4-story Phillips Art Museum. Piringer says additional units were called to the scene."
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