BREAKING: Two Rescued From Sixth Floor Fire On Avenue W

Two elderly residents of a six-story building at 1900 Avenue W are being treated for smoke inhalation, after firefighters rescued them from a small blaze in their top-floor apartment.

The fire broke out at approximately 9:45 a.m., and was brought under control shortly before 11:00 a.m. The fire only damaged one unit in the building, according to a first responder on the scene.

The two elderly residents were being treated on the scene, but were ultimately transported to the hospital for further evaluation.

No other residents of the building were injured, and most of the building was not evacuated. One firefighter was bitten by a dog in the building, but there were no other injuries to first responders.