VIDEO/PHOTOS: Two firefighters were injured while battling a two-alarm house fire early Thursday morning in Southeast Washington, D.C., officials said.

D.C. Fire and EMS crews responded around 1 a.m. to the 3700 block of Suitland Road SE, where a fire started on the rear porch of a single-story home and spread into the interior.

The fire extended into the home and onto the roof, according to fire officials. A second alarm was called after a firefighter fell through the roof into the attic. The firefighter self-extricated, and the mayday was cleared. All searches of the home were negative.

Two firefighters were taken to the hospital with non-serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Fire officials said the fire was accidental and caused by incense burning on the porch. Two adults have been displaced and did not need additional services.

Special agent-certified fire investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on scene assisting with the investigation.

WJLA-TV ABC 7 Washington, D.C.

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A woman from Oklahoma City died after she and her husband became stranded in the Enchantments during a day of storms and heavy snowfall, prompting an overnight rescue effort in difficult conditions.
On Sept. 13 at about 5:26 p.m., RiverCom dispatch received a text-to-911 report from a man who said he and his wife were stranded in the “core zone” of the Enchantments.

He reported his wife was unable to move and he was unable to carry her outThe couple was at an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 feet in elevation, with either trailhead about 8 to 10 miles away. Storms persisted throughout the day and produced significant snowfall in the area. The man reported that both of their clothing was soaked, and they did not have overnight gear.

At about 5:49 p.m., the man reported his wife was under an emergency blanket, and they were in about 1 to 2 feet of snow. Deputies determined the best option would be a helicopter rescue if the weather cleared, but weather conditions prevented helicopter access.

KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

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A woman was killed and her husband is recovering from hypothermia after the pair got stranded in the “core zone” of the Enchantments during a snowstorm last weekend.

Around 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 13, RiverCom dispatch got a text-to-911 message from the man, who said that the pair was stranded in an area that was 8,000 feet in elevation with the trailhead being at least eight to 10 miles away. He told dispatchers his wife was unable to move and that he was unable to carry her out.

Storms were persistent throughout the day, which led to “significant snowfall” in the area, the sheriff’s office said. The pair’s clothes were soaked and they didn’t have overnight gear, the sheriff’s office reported. At approximately 5:49 p.m., the man reported that his wife was under an emergency blanket and that they were in approximately 1 to 2 feet of snow.

“Because of the remote location and deteriorating weather conditions, deputies determined the best option for a rescue would be the use of a helicopter if the weather cleared. However, the weather was preventing helicopter access to the area. At that point, the only other option was to get a ground team in as quickly as possible to try to warm her up. A ground rescue team was requested from Chelan County Mountain Rescue. They provide the quickest ground response possible,” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office wrote.

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VIDEO: Kids at the Airway Heights Library got a hands-on look at firefighting during a special story time visit from the Airway Heights Fire Department. The library’s regular program usually includes books, songs, dances and time to play with toys. This time, kids also got to check out a real fire truck.

Training Chief Jack Schaefer joined the event and led part of the fun before the tour. He read books and sang songs with the kids before showing them around the truck. Schaefer said the visit gave kids in Airway Heights a chance to learn more about what firefighters do in their community. He also said he was excited to bring the event back again.

KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

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Longview fire officials will host an open house on Proposition 1, a ballot measure to fund a new third fire station and staff additions that would improve response times.

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