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“The fire and smoke damage is extensive and we will have to completely rebuild.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3200 block Grace Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported at 4:25am August 12th: “Update Working Fire 3200 block Grace St NW. #DCsBravest located fire in restaurant kitchen area first floor rear. Visible fire extinguished. Opening up and checking for extension. No injuries.”

Reverie‘s owner Johnny Spero wrote on his IG:

“I can’t begin to explain the range of emotions I’ve encountered this weekend. The one thing that hit me harder then everything going inside my head is the insane outpouring of support from the DC community and beyond. The fire was more devastating than the original story we had posted. The fire and smoke damage is extensive and we will have to completely rebuild. We’ve been saying from day 1 we aren’t going anywhere and this won’t stop us, it will only make us better. We are going to continue to challenge ourselves and push forward. My family and team are thankful for every single message and call and I will keep everyone updated on our progress.”

A GoFundMe has been launched and already raised almost $42,000 as of this morning. The fundraiser’s goal is set at $200,000:

“We are raising money for our colleague and extraordinary friend, Johnny Spero whose flagship restaurant, Reverie, was lost after a brutal fire last night (August 11th). (more…)

Overnight Fire at Cafe Riggs Patio/Riggs Hotel

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Fox for sending around 8:20 this morning: “Still smells so had to have happened in the overnight hours.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update 2 Alarm fire 900 F St NW. 10 story occupied hotel with fire in walls & ceiling 6th & possibly 7th floor. Occupants evacuated. No injuries.”

“Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest on scene with outside patio area on fire. Fire extension to building awning. Checking for extension into interior.”

“2 Alarm fire 900 block F St NW. Fire in walls 6th floor apartment with extension to 7th floor of 10 story building. Aprox 20 units & 100 personnel operating.” (more…)

3 Injured in Crash in Carver Langston. Early Morning Carbque in Lamond Riggs

By Prince Of Petworth


9:44am

J. writes: “Car crash westbound Benning Rd at 17th St NE this morning. Looked like everyone got out, but there were a couple ambulances headed that way after I passed.”

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Crash with vehicle overturned 17th St & Benning Rd NE. #DCsBravest on scene with 3 patients who self extricated. All require EMS transport for injuries.”

And thanks to L. for sending the carbque from Riggs Road, NE: (more…)

Fire at RFK yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported around 5:30pm Tuesday: “Update Working Fire RFK Stadium. #DCsBravest confirm all fires located and extinguished. Incident under control. No injuries.” (more…)

“Serial Arsonist in Chevy Chase”?

By Prince Of Petworth


“garage – so hot it melted the siding of the house, too.”

Ed. Note: Haven’t seen any arson alerts from DC FEMS or MPD as of 2pm Thursday.

“Dear PoPville,

Over the last several night (since Friday), an arsonist has been setting fires in dumpsters/trash cans in alleys (Conn and Legation/Livingston, behind Stabucks and Parthanon), but last night he/she took a step further and torched a garage. (more…)

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