Minivan on Fire at 17th and O Streets NW

Longtime reader and photo contributor Jaime Fearer sent us this cameraphone shot of a minivan that caught on fire in an alley next to 1401 17th Street NW, near O Street. Jamie reports that firefighters are on the scene trying to get inside the car and that the fire appears to be contained at this point, though the horn in the minivan was going off at just after 12:15 p.m. 17th Street is temporarily closed right now between Massachusetts Ave. and P Street NW while firefighters work. Parts of O Street may also be closed in the area, so plan accordingly.