No injuries were reported, and investigators are currently searching for a cause.
Contrary to a report on social media, the batteries were not related to scooters.
The mayor is calling for a criminal investigation.
It’s not clear how the fire started or how the woman sustained her injuries.
D.C. Fire officials staunchly refute any suggestion that they had an inadequate response time to the fire.
The firefighter, who has not been identified, was left with a broken jaw and is currently hospitalized.
They will operate everyday from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The former medical director responded to questions from the judiciary committee that were raised by her scathing resignation letter.
On July 31, the average response time around 4 p.m. stretched beyond 17 minutes.
The city plans to contract with a private ambulance company to handle low priority calls.
