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Ed. Note: On Saturday we reported a brush fire in another section of Rock Creek Park.


photo by DC Fire and EMS Department

Update from DC Fire and EMS:

2nd brush fire 300 yards south of Fletchers Boathouse NW along shoreline. Fireboat is operating along with several other units”

DC Fire and EMS reports (Sunday):

“Large brush fire Beach Drive and Park Road NW. At least 2 acres involved. Multiple units operating. Request tanker and additional brush unit from @mcfrs

Update Large woods fire Beach Drive & Park Rd NW. working to establish a perimeter around the fire. In steep terrain. Approx dozen units operating. No injuries. Please avoid area around Beach Drive and Park Rd NW.”

Update: Kristen writes:

“Drawing water from by Peirce Mill” (more…)


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