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

By Prince Of Petworth

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

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

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.”

Crazy Carbque Monday – Struck by lightning?!?!

By Prince Of Petworth

via DC Fire and EMS

The owner tells me that “DC Fire thinks it was struck by lightning. I loved that car. I am truly heartbroken.” It was a BMW/MINI 2005/2006.

Props to DC Fire and EMS for their quick work, as always.

DC Fire and EMS reported Monday around 5:30pm: “5100 Block of Fulton Street NW

Automobile fully engulfed.

Extinguished quickly.

Vehicle was unoccupied. No injuries.”

Post carbque and video of it engulfed: (more…)

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