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Fundraisers: “they lost everything they own in the fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

The GoFundMe for Staci says: (more…)

Carbque at the Wharf

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Mia for sending: “Around 5:15pm in front of the cvs at the wharf on Maine Ave SW. Looks like fire started from wheel. Does not look like there was anyone harmed. Shoutout to the DCFD for coming fast and putting it down quickly.” (more…)

Huge House Fire (2 Alarm) in Woodridge around 12:20pm “1 civilian & 1 firefighter transported to hospital non life threatening injuries”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Update 2 Alarm fire 3400 block S. Dakota Ave NE. Fire under control. Investigators on scene working to determine cause. @PepcoConnect has de-energized the power lines atop the engine.

5 occupants have been displaced and will receive assistance from @RedCrossNCGC.

Update 2 Alarm fire 3400 block S. Dakota Ave NE. Visible fire knocked down. Hitting numerous hotspots. All occupants accounted for. 1 civilian & 1 firefighter transported to hospital non life threatening injuries.”

Thanks to Bradley for sending the after photos: (more…)

Major Traffic Delays on Connecticut Avenue after fire at Zips in Van Ness

By Prince Of Petworth


“CT Ave is completely blocked right now from Yuma to Albermarle due to a fire at Zips” photo by Hollz

Thanks to all who messaged starting around 3:15pm. Readers report: “There’s a big police and fire trucks presence on Connecticut Ave NW due to a reported fire in one of the buildings, Connecticut Ave is closed from Windom Pl NW to Appleton St NW( at least)”

“Connecticut Ave has been blocked for about two hours and counting. DCPD still re-routing traffic at Van Ness and Brandywine towards Reno Road.”

From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 4300-4400 Block of Connecticut Avenue NW is closed due to Fire Department Activity. Please use an alternate route.” (more…)

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