Fire at U.S. Navy Secretary's Residence in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE www.cbsnews.com
The home of U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan in Washington, D.C., was damaged in a fire. The house, recently purchased for $8.6 million, was unoccupied during the incident. The fire occurred twice within 24 hours, with the cause initially determined as an electrical event.

Key Points

  • The fire at U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan's residence in Washington, D.C., caused significant damage to the recently purchased home.
  • The cause of the fire was initially determined to be an electrical event, with arson investigators examining the scene.
  • The family was not present in the house at the time of the fire.

Pros

  • No one was harmed in the fire as the family was not at home during the incident.

Cons

  • Significant damage was caused to the three-story English manor-style mansion.