Ed. Note: Looks like it could possibly be the kitchen of Cafe Istanbul? Updates when more is known.
Thanks to Shannon for sending from 21st and P Street, NW early this morning around 5:15am. (more…)
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900 Brentwood Road, NE
Thanks to Jimmy for sending around 8:30am “Just off Brentwood road in front of postal facility in NE”
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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…)
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.”
A reader working in Solid Waste Management writes:
“it was a fire, likely caused by a lithium battery!
You may want to warn your readers about this very dangerous phenomenon and tell them to NEVER put these types of batteries in the trash or recycling! They can often now be used in a number of products, including, sadly, greeting cards!”
Thanks to Chris and all who sent around 3:40pm: “At intersections Of NJ and Rhode Island NW. traffic blocked nearby and fire trucks just got there.” (more…)
Updates when/if any official info is released from MPD.
S reported around 6pm: “Looks like there’s a fire at the intersection of M St & North Capitol St NW. Just heard a neighbor set off fireworks from that direction, I suspect it may be related.
In other news, there’s a gunman on the loose at the building down the block, so the fireworks were very poorly timed. I hope all neighbors involved are OK!”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Use of illegal fireworks put dozens of seniors at risk in yesterday’s fire on N. Capitol St. A Roman candle fired from the street ignited a 5th floor balcony. If it explodes or flies it is illegal in DC. For complaints or tips on illegal fireworks e-mail [email protected].”
“Separate from the gunman incident at Avalon First and M/Ava NoMa and the apartment fire at Sibley Plaza Public Housing, there was a third incident in my building this morning involving an FBI presence on the fourth floor.”
“M Street NE between North Cap and 1st is blocked on both ends by police – maybe 30 police vehicles and helicopters circling this one block.” (more…)
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Thanks to David for sending: “On Maryland Ave NE. Seemed like both drivers were ok. Fire trucks showed up a minute after I took this.”
Update from Rachel: “As of 11:30, the cars are still here (and one still has its headlights on).
You can also see in these pics how the unassuming tree also got scorched!
Really thankful that no one was hurt!!”
Deb reported: (more…)
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Thanks to G Burton and everyone else for sending.
From DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 3500 block Ga. Ave NW. aggressive interior firefighting by #DCsBravest knocked down bulk of fire & limited extension in adjacent building. Continue to open up & hit hotspots. No injuries reported.”
From AlertDC: “DCFEMS reports the 3400-3500 block of Georgia Avenue NW, between Otis Place and Morton Street NW, will be closed until further notice due to fire activity. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.” (more…)
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10th and M Street, NW
From Alert DC: ” DC FEMS reports the 900 block of M Street NW is closed due to fire activity. Please avoid the area.”
Update: 3pm:
Word from DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 900 block M St NW – Fire
Smoke was showing from rooftop of row house. Fire now under control. One patient transported to the hospital in serious non-life threatening condition. #DCsBravest from Tower 3 on the scene. Currently no other displacements.”
Update 3:15pm: “DC FEMS reports the updated road closures as follows:
900-1000 block of M Street NW and the 1100-1300 Block of 10th Street NW.”
Reader report: (more…)