Three roofs went up in flames Monday around D.C. as dry conditions and high winds increased fire danger throughout the region.
The first fire sparked at a row house around 1:45 p.m. on U Street, near 17th Street 鈥� displacing five residents. Investigators said the home鈥檚 ceiling was under construction and that the fire was the result of an accident.
Update Working Fire 1700 block U St. have placed the fire under control. 5 displacements, 1 requiring services of . The others have alternate housing arrangements. Investigators looking for cause.
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The next fire happened around 4 p.m. atop a high-rise under construction on 3rd Street near I Street, spewing black smoke widely visible across the downtown sky line before the blaze was brought under control.
Working Fire 3rd & I Sts NW. Heavy fire and smoke from roof of multistory building under construction.
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The third fire affected a town house roof deck at 9 p.m. on the corner of 21st and R streets in the Kalorama neighborhood.
Working Fire 1600 block 21st St NW. Fire involving roof deck of large 3 story corner structure. have knocked down bulk of fire. Opening up and checking for extension in main structure. No injuries rep.
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D.C. Fire and EMS spokesman Vito Maggiolo said the dry and windy weather contributed to these fires growing faster than usual.
No one was injured in any of the fires.
