Firefighters from the Washington D.C. Fire and EMS Department responded to a call at a two-story medical marijuana facility in the 1800 block of Fenwick Street Northeast where a fire had broken out at around 2:00 on Saturday afternoon.
Update Working Fire 1800 block Fenwick St NE. Fire on 1st floor 2 story commercial structure. Fire being knocked down. No reported injuries. pic.twitter.com/9vOQg0P960
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 5, 2019
When firefighters arrived, they were able to quickly extinguish the flames and keep them contained to one room on the first floor.
The lack of windows on the brick building trapped the smoke inside and initially posed a challenge for firefighters when they were trying to locate the blaze. The building serves as a cultivation facility for the Holistic Remedies and Organic Wellness companies.
Update Working Fire 1800 block Fenwick St NE. Fire contained to 1 room 1st floor of a 2 story commercial building used as a medical marijuana facility. Fire is under control and there are no injuries. Investigators on scene to determine cause. pic.twitter.com/3GntDQ2vky
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 5, 2019
Though all employees were reported to be safe, one firefighter went to a local hospital to be treated for minor injuries.
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the fire.
UPDATE: According to a tweet posted to the DC Fire and EMS Twitter account, an investigator has determined that the fire was caused by a mechanical malfunction in a transfer pump used to mix water and fertilizer in a plastic tank.
