16th and T Street, NW

Emir asks: “There are endless sirens since 15min in NW DC by U Street with at least 10/15 fire trucks heading west, what’s going on?”

Thanks to David for sending the photo above just before 10:30am.

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 1900 block 16th St NW. 2 story row house smoke showing.”

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“Conditions that greeted #DCsBravest when they arrived at the fire in the 5400 block Colorado Ave NW.” photo by DC Fire and EMS

First reported around 7:30am in the 5400 block Colorado Ave NW. (more…)



smoke from the unit block Adams St NW

A reader reported around 10:45pm last night: “someone’s house near me just caught on fire”

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Working Fire unit block Adams St NW. Fire 2nd floor rear porch with extension to 2nd floor & possibly attic.”


“rescued Charlie the Guinea Pig from the burning 2nd floor” via DC Fire and EMS

“Update Working Fire unit block Adams St NW. #DCsBravest rescued Charlie the Guinea Pig from the burning 2nd floor. He and all human residents are safely outside. (more…)


Nick reported: “Fire response just before 4 am on the 700 block of Hobart Pl NW.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “1 firefighter minor injury is being transported from the fire scene in the 700 block Hobart Pl. NW. The 3rd civilian who was evaluated on scene has subsequently also been transported with non life threatening injuries.”

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