A pair of raccoons found in opposite ends of the District have tested positive for rabies, including one discovered trapped in a homeowner’s fireplace, the D.C. Department of Health announced today.

The raccoons were found in the vicinity of the 1100 block of D Street SE, in Hill East, and in the 6300 block of 29th Place NW. No people were bitten by the animals, said Sybil Bowick, a DOH spokeswoman, but the department is strongly recommending that residents avoid any physical contact with raccoons or wild animals in general.