Firemen clear the scene outside of the Academic center Tuesday night. Michelle Rattinger | Senior Photo Editor
A small fire broke out on the roof of Academic Center Tuesday at about 11 p.m, but a D.C. Fire and EMS spokesperson said the flames were contained by by 11:30 p.m.
A wood decking caught fire but the cause has “not yet” been determined, spokesman Pete Piringer said. Trucks from the M Street, Chinatown and Foggy Bottom firehouses responded to the 11:15 p.m. call, Piringer said.
“The fire is under control,” he said, adding that there are no reported injuries.
The fire shut down 22nd Street between H and I streets.
Firefighters exited the building at about 11:41 p.m.
Priya Anand contributed to this report.
