WASHINGTON — An apartment above a critically acclaimed DC restaurant, cafe and cocktail bar caught fire Wednesday night. Flames spread to the restaurant below, leaving damage behind. However, there are no reports of injuries.
Crews were called to a reported roof fire in the 500 block of Florida Ave. NW around 10 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting from the roof of the apartment and extending to the second floor apartment. A spokesperson for DC Fire and EMS said on social media that second floor is undergoing renovations and is currently vacant.
The apartment sits above Royal, a popular restaurant with plenty of accolades including multiple Michelin Guide awards and RAMMY awards since its opening in 2015…