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…)
photo via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported: “#DCsBravest responded at 5:16 AM for a large tree on a house in the 7700 block of 17th St NW. Home was searched & it was determined no entrapment or injuries. We secured utilities & requested @dcra & Urban Forestry. 2 residents were displaced.” (more…)
Thanks to OldManOnABikeInShirlington for sending. Dave Statter reports: “The smoke right now near the Jefferson Memorial is from a vehicle fire near 15th Street and Maine Avenue SW.”
Post carbque: (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported Sunday: “Update Working Fire 3000 block Adams St NE. #DCsBravest encountered fire fully engulfing rear of large 2 1/2 story detached frame house with radiant heat threatening homes both sides. Aggressive firefighting efforts have knocked down fire.” (more…)
2433 18th Street, NW
Jyoti has been temporarily closed after a fire on April 14th. Signs now say they’ll be reopening “mid-week” so hopefully today or tomorrow. Check out their Menu here and get some soon!
Thanks to spb for sending around 8:45pm last night.
Ed. Note: Thanks to Charlie and Mindy for noting this is the location of the wonderful Jyoti Indian restaurant.
Thanks to V. for sending. DC Fire and EMS reports around 12:30pm: “Box Alarm 2400 block 18th St NW. #DCsBravest on scene with 3 story commercial building with smoke showing.”
From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 2400 block of 18th Street NW, between Columbia Road and Belmont Road NW, will be closed until further notice due to fire department activity. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.”
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 2400 block 18th St NW. Fire in ductwork with possible extension to attic 3 story commercial building. #DCsBravest opening up to determine extent of fire. No injuries reported.”
Looks like good news: “Update Working Fire 2400 block 18th St NW. #DCsBravest have extinguished visible fire in ductwork and continue to check for hotspots. Minor extension. No injuries.”” (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 12:46am: “Working Fire 5800 block Ga. Ave. NW. #DCsBravest on scene exterior fire with extension into a building.” (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:05pm: “Update 2 Alarm Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. #DCsBravest making good progress in attacking & extinguishing fire. 1 patient transported non life threatening injuries. No apparent extension to adjacent structures.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“2 Alarm fire now 1500 block Park Rd NW. Fire involves top floor and attic of large 3 story institutional building. #DCsBravest have rescued several occupants. 20 units & approx 100 personnel on scene or enroute.”
photo by Jack
Katie reports: “Stood on Park Rd after evacuating DCUSA and there’s so much smoke that my mask and clothes smell like campfire”
From Alert DC: “DC FEMS reports the 1500 block of Park Road, NW is closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)