Skip to main content

Fire on roof of George Washington University dorm

WASHINGTON — A fire broke out on the roof of Fulbright Hall on George Washington University’s campus Tuesday morning.

D.C. Battalion Chief Robert Callahan said all the students were evacuated from the apartment building, and no one was injured.

He said the fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. and was under control within half an hour.

The fire did not displace any students from their dorm rooms, and they are returning to the building.

The cause of the blaze at 2223 H Street, NW, remains under investigation.

What should be in your emergency kit

Every home should have an emergency kit on hand for when storms and power outages occur. WTOP recommends you print it out this list ahead foul weather and power outages. Supplies to have on hand:
Read Next Story