 The fire was started when the motor of a fan in a ceiling overheated on the 4th of July. While the women have been moved to alternate housing, the nonprofit that runs the center, Interfaith Works, is accepting donations. Stoddard, who previously oversaw the county's Office of Emergency Services, says... Cash is king because it offers the most flexibility. Kate Ryan, WTOP News. You are listening to 103.5 FM and WTOP.com.