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Silver Spring “Update – Laytonsville Road, heavy fire conditions, multiple injuries/casualties, residential apartment building, 4-story building, heavy conditions, structural collapse”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports: “Something is burning just northeast of 13th and Otis NW”


Update from Gamma Factor: “Pictures from Kansas and Pennsylvania (in Silver Spring). Appears there was a gas explosion in an apartment complex.

Dave Statter reports: “Montgomery County where they have a reported explosion and apartment fire at 2445 Laytonsville Rd.” (more…)

“fully involved vehicle with fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


3:45pm on canal road photo by Andrew Dawson

From DC Fire and EMS: “#DCsBravest on scene with fully involved vehicle with fire extended to brush as result of a 2 car crash. All fire extinguished. 1 minor injury being evaluated. Operating with 2 engines, Truck, and Battalion Chief.” (more…)

Major Fire in SW “two victims of the 2 Alarm fire in the 300 block of G St SW are deceased. All 3rd floor residents displaced”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Carbecue at MedStar

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

“Fire investigation Unit has made an arrest related to an incendiary fire”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.

DC Fire and EMS puts out Fire in the 1600 block Columbia Rd NW. “1 adult burn victim being transported with serious injuries”

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Early Morning Fire in Adams Morgan damages exterior of newly opened cafe

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

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