“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…)


Thanks to Charlie for sending: “just east of the RI Ave Metro.”

From AlertDC:

“DC FEMS reports the following roads are closed in both directions due to fire department activity:

1200 block of Brentwood Road NE
Rhode Island Avenue NE between Saratoga Avenue and Brentwood Road NE
Saratoga Avenue NE between Rhode Island Avenue and Brentwood Road NE”

From DC FEMS: “Box Alarm 1200 block Brentwood Rd NE. #DCsBravest on scene with fire 1 story house.”


From an email:

“The DC Fire and EMS Department is currently celebrating 150 years as a full service fire and emergency medical services department in the District of Columbia.

Now it’s time to celebrate with the community and to have a parade and apparatus muster (display of current and antique fire apparatus).

DC’s Bravest invite you to join us on Saturday, May 14, 2022. (more…)


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