fire

About that Smoke – Big Row House Fire in Bloomingdale – DC Fire and EMS calling it a 2 Alarm Fire with 20 units & 100 personnel operating. 1 civilian with non life threatening injury

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to K. for sending around 7am: ‘There was a pretty bad fire this morning in Bloomingdale on First St. It started in the yellow and then moved over to the blue.”

DC Fire and EMS Department reported at 6:39am: “Box Alarm 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire rear porches 2 story rows extending to exposures.”

“2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Fire involving rear porches that extended inside to 2 row houses . 20 units & 100 personnel operating.”

“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1700 block 1st St NW. Interior attack in progress on both 2 story dwellings. Fire rear porches knocked down and rear porch of fire building collapsed. Bulk of fire knocked down” (more…)

Holy Boat-B-Cue at the James Creek Marina in SW Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Box Alarm 2100 block 2nd St SW. Well involved boat at the James Creek Marina.

Update Boat fire James Creek Marina 2100 2nd St SW. Had 1 boat fully involved. Fire knocked down using 2 pronged attack wth land units and 2 fireboats. Damage to adjacent boats on both sides. No initial reports of injuries. (more…)

About that Big Fire Response on 11th Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reported just before noon:

“there are at least two engines and 3 ladder trucks with lots of fire fighters. The house is on the west side of 11th where it his park ne. National guard is being useful for keeping perimeter so that’s a win.”

DC Fire and EMS reported: (more…)

Meanwhile on K Street – Post Car B Que

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Joe for sending: “Saw this on K and 14th NW. seemed to still smell of burned rubber!”

Thanks to PJ for also sending: “This car is at 14th and K NW outside the Washington Post Building/The Hamilton Hotel. Looks like a car-b-que. Apparently has been here for more than a day. Any idea what happened?”

Crazy. Speaking of which: (more…)

If you see a big police/fire presence with street closures this afternoon: “Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DC Fire and EMS:

“The Department regrets to announce the line-of-duty death of Battalion Fire Chief Keith T. Long, who passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Battalion Chief Long was appointed to the Department on 12/19/1988. Battalion Fire Chief Long was currently serving as a Safety Battalion Chief at the time of his passing.

Battalion Fire Chief Long served the residents and visitors of the District for 38 years.”

From MPD:

“Traffic Advisory: Funeral of DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the funeral services for DC Fire Department Battalion Chief Keith Long will take place in the District of Columbia. Following the funeral service, a procession will travel through the District and (more…)

View More Stories