DC Metro Train Set On Fire, Causes Delays (Video)

Commuters had a slight interruption this morning as firefighters worked to put out and investigate a fire in a DC Metro train.

Metro train catches fire
Photo Credit: *Sebastián Di-Majo @SebastianDiMajo (Twitter)*

Annie DeVoe

09/09/2022 10:40 a.m.

The fire was caught on video by a witness after an individual set a small fire in aboard a train at Eastern Market on Friday, Sept. 9, confirms DC Metro officials.

Metro officials say that the fire was quickly extinguished, but the station was evacuated amid the incident.

Alternate routes were provided by Metro officials, with several shuttle locations listed:

Eastern Market
Pennsylvania Avenue and 8th Street
Potomac Avenue
Potomac Avenue and 14th Street

This is a developing story, check back for more.

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