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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…)

Massive Fire on St. Elizabeths Campus Saturday afternoon destroys historic “large wooden barn”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS 4:14pm Saturday: “Images from 2nd Alarm 2700 block King Ave SE. An exterior attack continues using heavy duty water streams from aerial ladders & other master stream devices. Collapse appears imminent”

The Washington Post reported: “The fire blazed on the campus of St. Elizabeths Hospital in Southeast Washington, the first federally operated psychiatric hospital in the United States, and a place where innovative techniques were introduced in psychiatric treatment. (more…)

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