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Fundraiser: “Neighbors on Kansas Ave in Petworth suffered a devastating house fire over the long weekend.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Fire Relief Assistance for Bigelow Family via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

Neighbors on Kansas Ave in Petworth suffered a devastating house fire over the long weekend. All were safely evacuated but they lost everything and are now displaced. The smoke was terrifying. The people of Petworth will certainly rally to support them but I thought it may help to get the word out if anyone else is willing to pitch in.”

From GoFundMe:

“As many have heard, yesterday my mother’s home that she shared with my 91 year old grandfather caught fire last night and was deemed condemned. The house has been in our family for nearly 60 years. Three generations and countless others have resided in the house over that time. It was recently renovating to accommodate my aging grandfather’s needs and wishes to remain in our family home. (more…)

Big Row House Fire in Bloomingdale Sunday

By Prince Of Petworth


unit block of Bryant St. NW. photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS and reported: “This was the scene that greeted #DCsBravest when they arrived at the scene of the Working Fire in the unit block of Bryant St. NW. Despite the intensity of the flames, they prevented the blaze from extending to the 3rd floor or to adjacent homes.”

First reported at 7:30pm Sunday: “Box Alarm unit block Bryant St NW. Smoke showing 2nd floor of 3 story middle row dwelling.”

Thanks to Shelby and Farrow for sending photos from yesterday’s row house fire in Bloomingdale: (more…)

Developing: Fire reported in Shaw/U Street

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by W

Readers report from around 10th and T Street, NW starting at 5:14pm.

Update from DC Fire and EMS: “One Alarm fire rear old Grimke School 1923 Vermont Ave NW. Debris and ports-potties on fire which produced large amount of visible smoke. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire. No injuries. Investigators requested.”

Update 5:22pm (more…)

I’m not saying we should freak out immediately but

By Prince Of Petworth


1601 14th Street, NW

Update from Le Diplomate last night on IG:

“We unfortunately have to cut our Bastille Day festivities short today due to an issue at the restaurant. MERCI, MERCI to everyone who came out and celebrated with us this weekend and today!

We are closed for the evening and will share more information soon as to when we will resume with regular service. We apologize for any inconvenience!”

Thanks to Morgan (and everyone else) for sending: “kitchen fire at Le Diplomate”

From DC Fire & EMS: “Final Update: Box Alarm / 1600 block of 14th Street NW – Small Fire in the walls knocked down – no extension” (more…)

Post Carbque in Park View

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to S for sending last night: “Found this car in the alley between Irving and Kenyon on block between Sherman and Georgia. Heard from neighbor that police came to check it out in the middle of the night.”

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