3100 block Quebec Place, NW via DC Fire and EMS

“Dear PoPville,

Once again from my vantage point on CT Ave and Porter St I can report about a solid hour of fire engines and ambulances heading both north on CT and west on Porter. Any idea of what’s up?”

DC Fire and EMS reports:

“Working Fire 3100 block Quebec Pl. NW. Fire 2nd floor and attic of 2 story detached occupied house. (more…)



800 block of Upshur Street, NW via DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS concluded: “Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire. Photos show smoke/fire conditions upon arrival to the fireground.”

Cinder BBQ shared their update with the community: (more…)



800 block of Upshur Street, NW

Update from DC Fire and EMS:

“Working Fire: Update – 800 Block of Upshur Street NW

Fire was located in a second floor apartment and on roof with minor extension to the roof of adjacent property.

All fire is extinguished.

One adult female transported with serious injuries.

“Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire. (more…)


Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 400 block Rhode Island Ave NE. All visible fire knocked down. Checking for hotspots. Fire originated rear porches & extended into interior 2 story mixed use building. No injuries reported. Displacements anticipated.

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Conditions encountered upon arrival at Working Fire 4th St & Rhode Island Ave NE. Dry, windy conditions led to rapid spread of fire thru rear porches and into 2nd floor”

Thanks to Melissa for sending the video: (more…)



1501 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From DC Fire and EMS: “Box Alarm 1500 block R.I. Ave NW. Fire in a construction Box on roof of multi-story hotel possibly involving lithium-ion batteries.”

Thanks to Ray (and others) for sending: “Currently at holiday inn there’s smoke coming out of hotel” (more…)


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