Firefighters Respond to Roof Collapse in Washington D.C.

The roof of the historic O Street Market came crashing through the structure on February 18, 2003, apparently succumbing to thousands of pounds wet snow left over from the blizzard.
Feb. 20, 2003

The roof of the historic O Street Market came crashing through the structure on February 18, 2003, apparently succumbing to thousands of pounds wet snow left over from the blizzard.

Units responded to the 122-year-old building around 5:00 PM. Witnesses reported hearing a loud crash and then seeing dust and debris rising from the vacant building at 7th & O Streets, NW. DC Fire & EMS

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