Fire breaks out near Lincoln Memorial

[A_Woman_from_MI]

Source: Washingtontimes.com

A kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial burst into flames Thursday, injuring one.

D.C. Fire and health authorities responded to the fire in front of the District of Columbia landmark at around 7 a.m.

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Not much else so far, though the CTs are already appearing on twitter.

Edit: typo

[BumRushDaShow]

1. Washington Times is a RW source - here is a local one

Man seriously injured in kiosk fire near Lincoln Memorial, officials say

By Sophia Barnes • Published 2 hours ago • Updated 1 hour ago



A fire at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Thursday seriously injured a man, officials said.

D.C. Fire and EMS responded to Lincoln Memorial Circle and found a small structure in flames.

A U.S. Park Police helicopter took the victim for medical treatment, D.C. Fire said. He is expected to survive. U.S. Park Police said the victim is associated with the kiosk.

The fire has been extinguished, officials said. Propane tanks were secured at the scene, D.C. Fire said.


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https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/1-seriously-injured-in-kiosk-fire-near-lincoln-memorial-officials-say/3578328/

[Oopsie Daisy]

2. I wonder if the propane was being used to prepare food, or for a small space heater that caught fire?

[FakeNoose]

3. A kiosk usually means a fast food stand

Maybe he was open for coffee in the mornings and hotdogs for the lunch crowds? I don't know, but these are common in the tourist areas of Washington. There's no reason to think that it's a deliberate act.