A basement fire in a Fourth Battalion row house resulted in the sounding of a second alarm on Tuesday, January 23rd.

Rescue Squad 2 was first on the scene of the late morning blaze at 4816 Kansas Avenue N.W., and reported smoke showing from the first floor of the two-story, occupied row dwelling.

As units began their attack, the fire was located in the basement. When it appeared the flames were possibly extending to upper floors and threatening exposures, Battalion 4 ordered the second alarm.

Despite threatening conditions, the fire was quickly knocked down, and second alarm units returned. There were no reported injuries.