A brush fire started Monday on the 3400 block of 14th Street NE in the District of Columbia, fanned by strong gusts. The fire broke out in a wooded area just after 3:20 p.m., prompting a response ...

The fire was extinguished within 30 minutes. No injuries were reported. While brush fires in winter months are more uncommon, they can still occur despite colder temperatures and snow, Vucha said.