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Fire Severely Damages La Bonne Vache in Georgetown Sunday Night. Two adults living above also displaced.

Published October 19, 2026 at 8:25AM | Updated October 19, 2026 at 12:23PM

3265 Prospect Street, NW

Update from La Bonne Vache:

“When the unthinkable happens, you hope and pray that you’ll find a way through it and last night, while our Sunday team was closing, we experienced a pretty devastating electrical fire. Thanks to our team and the @dcfirefighters, it was contained and most importantly no one was hurt. This is obviously heartbreaking and something none of us ever imagined having to face. It’s every restaurant owner’s worst nightmare to get a call that your space is in danger. But more than anything, we are so unbelievably thankful that no one was hurt. Buildings can be repaired, things can be replaced, and we will rebuild and reopen.

We love what we’ve built and we absolutely love having the honor to serve all of you and while this is an incredibly difficult moment, we know that it’s just a chapter in our story, and not the end of it.

Thank you all, from the bottom of our hearts..Please check back in while we update everyone and ask for the community’s help.”

“Dear PoPville,

Looks like there was a fire at La Bonne Vache in Georgetown last night, hope everyone is okay!”

DC Fire and EMS first reported just before 10pm Sunday night: “Working Fire – 3200 Block of Prospect St NW (more…)

Fire above the Royal in LeDroit Last Night!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 1, 2026 at 9:15AM

photo via DC Fire and EMS

Ed. Note: No updates at the Royal’s social media yet as to whether or not today’s opening hours are affected. Stay tuned.

DC Fire and EMS reported starting at 10:10pm last night: “Working Fire: 500 Block of Florida Avenue NW

Two story, mixed use property with fire showing from the roof.”

“Update: Working Fire – 500 Block of Florida Avenue NW

Units arrived on the scene with fire showing from the roof and fire found in apartment on the second floor…minimal to extension to the second floor. (more…)

What The?!?! West End/Foggy Bottom Fire Station is Currently Closed “to allow for necessary repairs and upgrades”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 15, 2026 at 9:15AM | Updated September 15, 2026 at 2:54PM

2225 M Street, NW

“Engine Company 1 and Truck Company 2 of the District of Columbia Fire Department, serving the West End since 1871”

Update from DC Fire and EMS:

“The DC firehouse located at 2225 M Street NW is temporarily closed to allow for necessary repairs and upgrades to the apparatus bay floors. This maintenance work is underway to ensure the safety and long‑term functionality of the station. We expect the firehouse to reopen by September 23.

During this temporary closure, all DC Fire and EMS units assigned to this station remain fully in service and are operating from nearby firehouses to ensure uninterrupted emergency response for the community.”

Well this is bizarre. Thanks to a reader for sending this morning: “Walked by this morning and ???” (more…)

Big Fire Across from Daru Last Night – Reader reports kids on shooting a Roman Candle at the building. DC Fire and EMS reports “10 adults displaced as a result of this fire.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2026 at 8:55AM

Thanks to N. for sending: “Across from Daru. 2 or 3 kids on a lime bike riding by were shooting a Roman candle at the apartment building while we were eating. About 20 mins later we had to call 911 to the fire.”

DC Fire and EMS reported at 10:04pm: “Working Fire – 1500 Block of Benning Road NE

Three story apartment building with fire showing from a third floor apartment.” (more…)

Speaking of a Hullabaloo off Wisconsin Ave – About that Huge Police Presence this Morning – “Suspicious Package” found at the Firehouse

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 12, 2026 at 12:00PM | Updated August 12, 2026 at 12:43PM

via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything this morning about what’s going on with the Metro buses in Tenleytown? There are 20-30 vacant buses lined up along Wisconsin Ave with police and firetrucks blocking many streets, including a stretch along Wisconsin between Veazey and Yuma streets.”

AlertDC had reported at 7:52am: “MPD reports the following roads are closed due to police activity:

– 4200-4300 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue, NW, between Van Ness and Yuma Streets
– 4200 block of 40th Street, NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Warren Street

Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”

Andrew Leyden reported around 9am:

“The MPD Bomb Squad has cleared a suspicious package at the firehouse of DCFD Engine 20. A thermos bottle with some wires was discovered this morning but ruled non-hazardous.”

An A+ update from Andrew:

“Some commentators on this post have noted the device in question is likely not a thermos bottle, but is instead a sex toy called a “Blowbot” or similar item.”