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'Stubborn And Difficult' Fire Breaks Out At Popular DC Restaurant (Videos)

First responders are at the scene of a two-alarm fire that broke out at a popular Northwest DC restaurant.

The scene of the DC fire.

The scene of the DC fire.

Photo Credit: @dcfireems
The scene of the DC fire.

The scene of the DC fire.

Photo Credit: @dcfireems

The fire was reported at Ristorante Piccolo on 31st Street NW in Georgetown at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, and a second alarm was sounded an hour later.

In total, 20 units and 100 firefighters were called to the scene of what was described by a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson as a “difficult and stubborn fire.”

As of 1:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, crews were still at the scene, with more units on the way as they continue to attempt to control the blaze.

It is unclear what caused the fire.

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