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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…)

“there was an entirely foreseeable fire in River Terrace”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

Fire in Foggy Bottom “Fire 2nd floor 8 story building with numerous senior citizens”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Smoke Spotted in NE

By Prince Of Petworth

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.

Last Night in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Fire at Blues Alley around 6:45pm

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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