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BumRushDaShow

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1. Washington Times is a RW source - here is a local one

Reply to A_Woman_from_MI (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2024, 10:26 AM

Mar 28

Man seriously injured in kiosk fire near Lincoln Memorial, officials say

By Sophia Barnes • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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, officials said. Propane tanks were secured at the scene, D.C. Fire said.

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https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/1-seriously-injured-in-kiosk-fire-near-lincoln-memorial-officials-say/3578328/

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Fire breaks out near Lincoln Memorial [View all] A_Woman_from_MI Mar 28 OP

Washington Times is a RW source - here is a local one BumRushDaShow Mar 28 #1

I wonder if the propane was being used to prepare food, or for a small space heater that caught fire? Oopsie Daisy Mar 28 #2

A kiosk usually means a fast food stand FakeNoose Mar 28 #3