An underground transformer fire has caused two hotels in downtown Washington to be evacuated. Thick black smoke was seen pouring from the area, and DC Fire and EMS reported the fire had extended to the building. Both 14th and 15th Streets NW have been shut down between E Street and New York Avenue. According to witness reports on Twitter, Secret Service Uniformed Division officers assisted in the evacuation of the hotel. DC Fire and EMS also reports power is out in the vicinity of the hotel, which is located across the street from the Treasury Department and very close to the White House. This is the second transformer fire since Thursday, when a large fire erupted underground in Dupont Circle outside of 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW. As of 9:15 PM no injuries had been reported, though the fire continued to burn underground. The W Hotel is located at 515 15th St, NW. The Willard Intercontinental is located next door, at 1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.

UPDATE 10:14 PM: According to DC Fire and EMS spokesman Pete Pringer, the fire began in an underground electrical vault. Precautions were taken to prevent the spread of the fire. Road closures are still in effect, though power was seen coming back on in the surrounding blocks.