A small fire broke out in the walls of an apartment building in the 1800 block of Connecticut Ave. NW at about 4:30 p.m. No injuries have been reported and the fire is under control, but light smoke conditions still exist inside the building, according to D.C. Fire/EMS spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The fire broke out in the walls between the 4th and 5th floors at 1808 Connecticut Ave. NW, Piringer said.

Southbound lanes on Connecticut Ave. and Florida Ave. in both directions are closed in the immediate area while fire crews continue to work at the scene. Best to avoid this intersection on your commute home.

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