Basement NW DC Restaurant Catches Fire; Firefighter Injured

A D.C. firefighter was injured as crews fought to contain an early morning restaurant fire in northwest D.C., according to officials.

The fire started in the 1300 block of Park Road, Northwest, shortly before 3 a.m. in the basement restaurant area of a three story rowhouse. The restaurant is the El Rinconcito Café, a Salvadoran restaurant.

Officials said the fire was contained to the restaurant area. One firefighter was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said they believe the fire was accidental and electrical in origin. It is unknown if or when the restaurant will be ready for business after the fire.

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