A fire hose caught in a Metrobus caused minor injuries to at least two students Tuesday night outside of International House.
International House was evacuated due to a small kitchen fire in the building, according to witnesses on scene. While D.C. Fire was responding, a fire hose caught in the axle of a Metrobus wheel and dragged a police car, which caused the hose to “wave wildly” said Alex Rice, a junior and resident of the building.
Rice said the hose caused burns on his lower arm under his wrist, and said others were also injured or fell down after being struck by the hose.
Residents were allowed to reenter the building at around 5:45 p.m.
D.C. Fire spokesman Pete Piringer did not immediately return request for comment.
The Hatchet will update with more info when it is available.
Amy D’Onofrio and Jamie Blynn contributed to this report.