“Dear PoPville,
Tonight (Tues.) there was an entirely foreseeable fire in River Terrace, which could have been prevented, and could have ended in tragedy. There’s been a long abandoned and condemned house; for several weeks a squatter has taken up residence. Many calls and messages have been sent to local leaders and authorities over weeks and months. They’ve known about it, even so much to come out and inadequately board up doors to prevent entry several times. (more…)
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire has been knocked down. Continue to make rescues by ladder. There is heavy smoke on all floors.”
Thanks to Marcus for sending: “700 24th St NW Apartment Fire. There are at least 20 fire trucks here and the Fire Marshall arrived.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Box Alarm 700 block 24th St NW. Smoke showing from the 2nd floor of a multi-story building.
2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire 2nd floor 8 story building with numerous senior citizens. Rescues in progress via ladders and other means.” (more…)
Thanks to Greg for sending around 3:10pm. Hopefully just a carbque with no injuries.
Pope jokes will not be accepted at this time. However, fire away with election day ones.
Thanks to Brent for sending from “Sunday at about 6:30 AM. 21st St. NW by the Phillips Collection.”
Joe reports: “2 am between Fuller and Euclid on 16th NW. Heard a monstrous crash and thought i was dreaming but only one car upside down.
now I think i see what the car hit – those two almost totalled”
And Andrew sends a carbque earlier: (more…)
Thanks to Josh for sending: “Car fire in the U Line arena parking garage” (more…)
1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW photo by @DCFIREBYE via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 6:45pm:
“Working Fire: 1000 Block of Wisconsin Ave NW – Fire in the attic/roof area of a commercial establishment. No injuries to report.
photo by John
Update: Working Fire – 1000 Block of Wisconsin Ave NW – All visible fire extinguished. No injuries. (more…)
photo by Brooke Tunstall
Thanks to Brooke for sending: “I’m pretty sure this is going to disrupt traffic northbound on I 395 just before the exit for the wharf.”
From AlertDC: ” MPD reports the two right lanes on northbound I-395 before the 12th Street Expressway (Exit #3) are closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.”
Thanks to AW for sending around 2:15pm: “Garbage fire between M and L off 17th. Took DC fire almost 10 minutes to arrive.”
photo by MS.
DC Fire EMS reported around 8:45pm: “Update large brush fire Anacostia Park SE. Using Fireboats to provide water supply. Fire knocked down. No structural threat. Working on hotspots.” (more…)