Thanks to Bill, Brett and DS for sending. DS writes: “DC bravest knocked down a Target truck inferno on 295 as we approached from 395.” (more…)
fire
1300 block of Randolph Street, NW
Thanks to Lauren for sending at 5:40pm “A pickup truck spontaneously combusted on Randolph at just now (around 5pm). Firefighters sprayed and put it out.”
“Dear PoPville,
Last night there was a small fire at the Estate Apartment building in the Navy Yard. Per the fire department, there was a cardboard box located in the fourth floor trash room that ignited. The sprinkler system went on and is what stopped the fire, but only after it flooded the entire 4th, 3rd and 2nd floor as well as into the lobby. A photo of the culprit cardboard box is attached. (more…)
7th and H Street, SW
Jude writes: “Three people are NOT having very good mornings”.
Thanks to Kyle for sending.
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Working Fire 3600 block 16th St NW. Fire 10th floor apartment.”
From AlertDC: “DC FEMS reports the 3600 block of 16th Street NW is closed due to fire activity. Please use alternate routes.”
Some video: (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported 10:14 Monday night:
“Image of fully involved vehicle on I-295 N/B that was quickly extinguished by #DCsBravest. 2 occupants who were able to self evacuate prior to our arrival were transported by Medic units to area hospitals with serious injuries.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Dc swept up the leaves in piles but didn’t come get them! Happened this morning in Fort Davis, SE. I think a hot car may have been the cause. [Ed. Note: DC Fire and EMS has warned about hot cars and Councilmember Allen warned of arson in Hill East.] I saw it smoking then it quickly burst into fire. (more…)
Marcus sends last night around 10:10pm: “Tent engulfed in flames at homeless encampment on Virginia Ave., NW, in Foggy Bottom moments ago.” (more…)
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photo by Beth Penfield
“Dear PoPville,
Saw your post about the huge piles of leaves and car fires. Troubling development.
Councilmember Allen posted the following warning on his Facebook feed:
Hill East neighbors (and folks elsewhere), I wanted to alert you and update on what we suspect to be multiple incidents of arson (I’ve seen video from neighbor’s cameras). Over the past few weeks, someone has been lighting piles of leaves on fire, most recently in the area around 15th and D St., SE last night. The fire has spread to cars parked along the street and done serious damage. (more…)
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photo this morning by Margaret
The mother of all carbques (and a bikebque) last night at 22nd and L Street, NW: (more…)