Basement Blaze, Rescue & Recovery | Washington DC News

Firefighters raced to a Petworth rowhouse blaze early Wednesday, pulling two people and a cat from the basement before flames spread to the first floor—thanks to swift action, no neighbors were affected. The cat even got oxygen to recover, showcasing how first responders care for all living beings. The Red Cross is now helping the displaced trio, while authorities investigate the fire’s cause—still unknown whether working smoke detectors were present. A powerful reminder of heroism, containment, and the critical role of fire safety. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5c967713d9b1033