Thanks to BSG for sharing: “someone lit a garbage fire last night at 22nd & O NW, DCFD took care of it immediately”
via GoFundMe
The GoFundMe says:
“Hello, I am Yeira Melara, a 21-year-old who recently experienced a life-changing event. On April 14th at 12:40 am, our house caught on fire. It was a terrifying moment as my two brothers and I smelled smoke coming from my room. We rushed to find flames already engulfing the area. In a panic, I tried to douse the fire with water, but it spread rapidly. Next thing I see the fire spreading to my bed the flames started to get bigger and bigger. In the panic I tired to find the fire extinguisher but I wasn’t able to locate it. I started panicking until my 17 year old brother told me “yeira it’s too late we have to go” I knew in that moment that I had no choice but to evacuate… Read More
“Dear PoPville,
shots fired at about 10pm on the corner of Cameron Dr and Aspen drive. Right outside the Vale apartment building. I live in the building and we saw the vehicle speeding away from our window. AND in the same night at 2am, we are now experiencing a fire Read More
12th and M Street, NW
Thanks to Lisa for sending around 8:50am: “Fire on M Street at 12th.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire upper floor of a multi story apartment building.”
“2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire involving 8th floor apartment in 9 story occupied apartment building. Had mayday call for firefighter in distress being resolved. A victim has been located in fire apartment. We continue to evacuate residents in distress.”
“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire knocked down. We continue to rescue residents in distress, including thru use of our aerial tower. This building contains many seniors. Dealing with smoke conditions on floors above. The mayday was safely resolved.”
From AlertDC: Read More
DC Fire and EMS reported: “One Alarm Fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Fire involving small concession kiosk outside. Propane tank involved.”
Lucy sends at 8am: “Was out for a run this AM when I saw the hut had gone up in flames.”
“Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Continue to wet down kiosk. Propane tanks have been secured. The victim has been flown to an area trauma center with serious non life threatening injuries. Media staging is at French Dr. and Lincoln Memorial Circle.”
“Victim is an adult male.
Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause.”
Video: Read More
1324 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Alex for: “sharing this from the (hopefully temporarily) closed Maiz64 on 14th. It seems there was a fire in the vicinity a few days ago.” Read More
Thanks to E. for sending: “Food truck fire in front of Natural History Museum today (3/24) at 1pm.” Read More
Thanks to John for sending from 20th and M Street, NW.
From Alert DC: “DC Fire and EMS reports the 1900-2000 block of M Street, NW, between 19th and 21st Streets are closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”
To the video: Read More
1300 block of 14th Street, NW
Reader reported around 5pm Sunday:
“Looks like a fire on 14th street. Firefighters walking into Maiz 64 but also above Tamara 14th and Ammathar. Read More
