Region: Man seriously injured in kiosk fire near Lincoln Memorial in D.C., officials say

  • Source: WRC-TV NBC 4 Washington, D.C.
  • Published: 03/28/2024 12:00 AM

VIDEO: A fire at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Thursday seriously injured a man, officials said. D.C. Fire and EMS responded to Lincoln Memorial Circle and found a small structure in flames. A U.S. Park Police helicopter took the victim for medical treatment, D.C. Fire said. He is expected to survive. U.S. Park Police said the victim is associated with the kiosk. The fire has been extinguished. Propane tanks were secured at the scene, D.C. Fire said. Video shows firefighters hosing down the damaged kiosk. Two blackened propane tanks can be seen several feet away with the Reflecting Pool and Washington Monument in the background.



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