A young couple will have stories to tell after a fire forced them to evacuate their wedding. Then firefighters crashed the party.
The blaze broke out early Saturday evening at the Four Seasons hotel in Georgetown.
White smoke could be seen for miles from the top of the hotel.
Once inside, firefighters say they found the fire in the hotel’s duct system. No injuries were reported.
Working Fire 4 Seasons Hotel 2800 Pa. Ave NW. #DCsBravest attacking fire in duct system and working to determine extent of fire above. Opening up walls and ceilings. No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/xMQ1DGuxAu
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) August 15, 2020
This was the smoke emitted from the rooftop vent on the 4 Seasons Hotel as #DCsBravest were arriving on the scene. Courtesy @STATter911 pic.twitter.com/T8el51sr1g
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) August 15, 2020
Firefighters said the hotel made arrangements for two wedding parties and other guests nearby.
Two of the newlyweds seemed happy in photos firefighters shared despite their abrupt change of plans.
#DCsBravest Public Information Officer has briefed one of the wedding parties on the ongoing situation. They appear to be taking it in stride. pic.twitter.com/1PSpx5pSqD
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) August 15, 2020
Box Alarm 4 Seasons Hotel 2800 Pa. Ave NW. #DCsBravest on scene with fire in ductwork originating in ground level restaurant. Hotel evacuated, including 2 wedding parties. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/iSPON8C5mC
— DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) (@dcfireems) August 15, 2020
