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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