WASHINGTON聽鈥� An accidental fire that started in a restaurant’s kitchen damaged two businesses in Georgetown on Tuesday, .
American eatery Wingo’s and English Rose Garden, a florist shop, are the businesses that were damaged in the 3200 block of O Street Northwest. Firefighters responded to the flames just after 11 a.m., fire officials said on Twitter.
The fire category was raised to a two-alarm fire shortly after. Flames were in the walls and ceiling of the building, D.C. Fire and EMS said.
Two firefighters were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.
D.C. Fire and EMS said the fire was under control around 1:30 p.m. Firefighters on the scene were in the process of cooling down and re-hydrating after their work.
Here’s what the scene looked like around noon:
Update 2 Alarm Fire 3200 block O St NW. Fire in 1 story commercial building containing 2 stores. Fire in walls and ceilings. Checking attached building on Wisconsin Ave for extension of Fire. No injuries at this time.
鈥� DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems)
Most of the fire had been extinguished after noon, D.C. Fire and EMS said, and firefighters are continuing to put out the remaining pockets of fire.
Below is a map of where the fire occurred.
