Bloomingdale

“3 Alarm equivalent fire” in Bloomingdale at former firehouse under renovation Friday Night


North Capitol And Quincy/R Street, NW photo by Lauren

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update on 3 alarm fire in 1600 block of North Capitol St: the fire is under control. Our units will remain in place to conduct a fire watch. There were no injuries and no displacements

Thanks to all who shared photos with us starting around 8pm Friday:


photo by JH

“Update 3 Alarm equivalent fire. Most visible fire knocked down. Still hitting pockets of fire with a variety of outside streams, including 7 aerial devices. No injuries reported. Now Approximately 25 units & 125 personnel on scene.”


photo by Ryan

“2 Alarm fire 1600 block N. Capitol St NW. Fire thru roof of 3 story former firehouse under renovation. A Mayday (firefighter in distress) declared and resolved. All members accounted for. Building evacuated & outside attack is commencing”


photo by Olaf


photo by Angelo


“The Dome of the Capitol Building is visible through smoke, as flames shoot from a two alarm fire, at right, started in a former fire station, Old Engine Company No. 12, now a landmark in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of DC, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (@AP Photo/@andyharnik)”