3300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
DC Fire and EMS quote tweeted Andrew Leyden: “The crash / overdose on Connecticut Avenue is now a fatality despite a huge effort by @dcfireems to save this victim. Likely overdose as car accident was a minor fender bender.”
then reported: “DC Fire and EMS transported 2 other patients from this tragic event. (more…)
1864 Columbia Road, NW
A reader reported yesterday around 6:15pm: “Employees very kindly asked all customers to pay immediately because the store had to close due to an emergency in the back. While standing in line I noticed (more…)
1345 Connecticut Ave, NW, photos by Edward McGlone
Thanks to Edward for sharing just before 1pm: “apparent fire at the former Big Hunt building. Crews gearing up and deploying hoses. Connecticut Ave is blocked NB at N St NW” (more…)
A reader sends both from Taylor Street, NW around 12:15pm. (more…)
Been getting reports of burning (tires? Electrical?) smell from all over the city. Anyone know the origin?
From DC Fire and EMS: “is receiving calls for the smell of smoke in the District. At this time, there is no fire/significant incident. #DCsBravest are working to determine the source of the odor,”
From the National Weather Service: “Are you smelling smoke this afternoon? The smell may be associated with a wildfire in eastern NC. Southerly winds are bringing the smoke northward. Smoke should clear out from west to east this evening with the wind shifting to the northwest.”
From the City Administrator: “Given that residents in DC region are smelling it, it’s possibly coming from North Carolina wildfire.” (more…)
via DC Fire and EMS
Thanks to all who sent word. DC Fire and EMS reports: “Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Piney Branch Pkwy NW. Several additional units requested. Continue efforts to surround fire & protect structures where necessary.”
via DC Fire and EMS
“Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park at Beach Drive & Piney Branch Pkwy. NW. working to surround fire. Putting hose lines in place to protect homes on Quincy St NW, where fire is traveling uphill. Hose line used to protect a home on Quincy St NW towards which the brush fire was extending. All homes have been protected.”
From AlertDC: “DC FEMS reports that motorist should avoid the area of Beach Drive and Rock Creek Parkway until further notice due to Fire Department Activity.”
A reader reported around 3:30pm:
“Lots of smoke (that smells really bad) coming from the roof of the building on the corner of NY and Florida NE.”
From DC Fire and EMS: (more…)
4800 block 3rd St NW via DC Fire and EMS (12:57 AM March 14)
Thanks to Aaron for sharing: “Please consider donating to one of the families affected by the fire in Petworth on Tuesday morning. Staci is a teacher at Harriett Tubman Elementary.”
Another reader writes: “the owner of @atourofherown had a horrendous apartment fire in the 4800 block of 3rd Street NW early Tuesday morning. Everything she owns is ash. We are trying to raise money via GoFundMe.”
Another reader writes: “I’m a bartender in the city and one of my coworkers and their partner’s apartment building caught on fire. Tariq is not only one of my best friends but one of the reasons I wanted to become a bartender. I just want as much help as we can get because that guy not only could use it right now but deserves it.”
Thanks to A. for sending: “a burnt out vehicle parked on 5th NW between H and I, spotted yesterday around 1pm. It appeared to be a Honda CRV. Wondering if anyone knows what happened?”
