Four scooters set on fire in Southeast DC neighborhood, caught on surveillance camera: police

Surveillance camera captures scooter fire in Southeast DC neighborhood

DC officials continue to investigate a fire involving four scooters in a DC neighborhood.

WASHINGTON, DC – D.C. officials continue to investigate a fire involving four scooters in a southeast neighborhood.

DC Fire and EMS responded to the area of 5030 B Street Southeast around 1:16 a.m. on Thursday, October 24. Upon arrival, police found a fire involving four scooters.

Officials say a citizen used a fire extinguisher before arriving. Fire investigators were called to the scene and determined the fire had been deliberately set. A soda bottle was found at the scene that appeared to be filled with burnt material. The entire incident was captured on surveillance footage.

This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. It is being investigated.