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id: ee5eae28a7
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 05:01 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 10:30 EST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Fire in Southeast DC kills four dogs, hospitalizes man

A fire on Atlantic Street SE injured one adult and killed four dogs, DC Fire and EMS said. The man was hospitalized.

Section: [Public Safety](/washington/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department](/washington/wiki/fire-and-emergency-medical-services-department.md)

## Coverage

- [7News WJLA](https://wjla.com/news/local/house-fire-dogs-dead-man-injured-washington-dc-southeast-atlantic-street-apartment-animal-deaths-displaced-residents-firefighter-red-cross-investigation-cause-damage), 2026-11-12 05:01 EST: Man hospitalized, 4 dogs dead after fire at Southeast DC apartment building
- [PoPville](https://www.popville.com/2026/11/four-dogs-deceased-one-adult-injured-after-terrible-fire-in-se-last-night/), 2026-11-12 10:30 EST: Four Dogs Deceased, One Adult Injured after Terrible Fire in SE Last Night

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