300 block G St SW photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update: “#DCsBravest are saddened to notify the community that the two victims of the 2 Alarm fire in the 300 block of G St SW are deceased. Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends. The victims were an adult male and female.” (more…)
Thanks to Megan and all who sent photos from yesterday afternoon’s (around 3:30pm) carbque:
“car explosion at K & 1st St NW! Heard a bang then looked out the window to this” (more…)
M reports: “I was at MedStar (110 Irving St NW) today for a PT appt at the rehab hospital when we smelled smoke then had to shelter in place due to a fire. (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
Update on the D Light Cafe fire from DC Fire and EMS:
“#DCsBravest Fire investigation Unit has made an arrest related to an incendiary fire Jan. 27 at 1875 18th St. NW, a commercial establishment. A joint investigation with @DCPoliceDept led to the identification of the subject, who is charged with arson.
#DCsBravest thank the community for assistance with information that led to the identification of this individual. Arson is a dangerous crime that can cause serious injuries and death, as well as major property damage.”
Ed. Note: Thanks to all who contributed to their fundraiser.
Ellsworth Dr.
Collin reports at 1:41pm: “Right near the whole foods (833 Wayne Ave). Can hear explosions.”
Update: “Looks like it is under control now. Hopefully just a carbque.”
3:22pm 1600 block Columbia Rd NW photo by Brennan
DC Fire & EMS reported around 3:30pm: “Working Fire 1600 block Columbia Rd NW. Fire top floor 8 story apartment building. 1 burn victim & 2nd injured individual. Fire knocked down. Checking for extension.”
“Update working Fire 1600 block Columbia Rd NW. 1 adult burn victim being transported with serious injuries. #DCsBravest have the fire under control. Investigators on scene.” (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
Update: Thanks to all who shared D Light’s fundraiser.
A reader reports: “Fire outside of D Light bakery in Adams Morgan. Fire on exterior of new bakery. Closed today.”
DC Fire and EMS reported around 5:30am: “Update Box Alarm 2400 block 18th St NW. Corrected size up is 3 story mixed occupancy structure. #DCsBravest confined and extinguished fire on the exterior. No injuries. Investigators requested.” (more…)
Thanks to all who messaged and sent photos from the scene.
From DC Fire and EMS around 12:30pm: “Box Alarm: 1500 Block of 17th St NW – Small fire in commercial establishment extinguished quickly by #DCsBravest. No extension to adjacent properties and no injuries.”
Duke’s Grocery responded: “Thank you @dcfireems for your rapid response. We are so grateful. Due to your prompt action, there were no injuries and very limited damage. Back open in a few days.” (more…)
Thanks to Jayson for sending at 12:46pm: “From my friend Meghan just now, “on the orange line at metro center, train I was just on felt like it hit something, there were sparks and now it’s smoking”
inside a train: (more…)
Alexa reports: “Huge fire started at 1:58 behind maydan. Sounded like an explosion. Several fire trucks present cleaning up and fire is put out.” (more…)