photo by Anthony Kelleher, Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, DC Fire and EMS: “fire extended through multiple buildings along 8th Street, SE/Barracks Row. Aggressive tactics, coordinated suppression/search operations, and strong command stopped the fire from spreading further.”
Ed. Note: The Ugly Mug closed here, 723 8th Street, SE, in October 2025.
DC Fire and EMS first reported around 8:15pm: “Working Fire : 700 Block of 8th Street SE – Two story row house with smoke and fire showing from rooftop deck with exposure to adjacent structure.”…