Photo by Kristine (Fargotstein) Hackman
ANC Rep Denise Krupp reports: “Sad to share that #Hilleast resident died this morning on the 1800 block of A Street SE.”
DC Fire and EMS started reporting around 4:12am: “Working Fire – 1800 Block of A Street SE – Heavy fire showing from 1st and second floor row home – 2nd alarm sounded.” (more…)
Maggie sends the above looking towards NoMa. Anyone know what’s up? Will update when we do.
Update: (more…)
Photo by rebecca yarbrough
Rebecca recounts a helluva a tale last night around 7:30pm:
“Just happened by a blazing balcony fire on 16th St across from Meridian Hill Park. Another bystander and I came across the fire at the same time. He immediately sprinted around the block and appeared ON THE BALCONY spraying a fire extinguisher. Hero!!!”
P. adds: “He took the fire extinguisher from my hands and we both ran to the balcony (I was at the balcony door until he yelled to empty the place). It was my neighbor’s home.”
“Here’s a clip of him going after the flames with the fire extinguisher” (more…)
Photo by Charlie Jackson
Thanks to Charlie for sending at 2:36pm from North Cap and Gallatin St, NW. (more…)
1000 block of U Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported early Sunday morning: “Update Working Fire 1000 block U St NW. #DCsBravest have placed fire under control. Aggressive interior firefighting prevented spread to adjacent structures. There are no injuries reported and investigators are on scene. 2 story commercial building appears unoccupied.”
Thanks to Virginia for sending from: “the alley behind Harvard St near 14th around 6pm. Fire Department came and put it out before it got too bad.”
14th and V Street, NW 8:05pm photo by Matt Chun
From DC Fire & EMS:
“#DCsBravest have placed the fire under control. 1 adult female transported serious but non life threatening condition.” (more…)
photo via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS first reported at 4:14am: “Box Alarm 1500 block Monroe St NE. Fire showing 2 story house.”
“#DCsBravest are saddened to report that the victim of the fire in the 1500 block of Monroe St NE lost his life. His pet dog also perished. The thoughts and prayers of our Department are with his family and friends.” (more…)
Alex sends from SE just before 3pm. Anyone have details?
Update from TotalTrafficDC: “Vehicle fire in #OxonHill on The Beltway Outer Loop between MD-210 / Indian Head Hwy [Exit 3] and St Barnabas Rd / MD-414 [Exit 4], jammed back to MD-210 / Indian Head Hwy [Exit 3]”
1512 U Street, NW home of Cloud 9 Art & Smoke
Ed. Note: Almost every weekend, when I walk past here I’ve seen long lines to get in.
DC Fire & EMS reported yesterday afternoon: “Fire Investigation team has determined this mornings fire in a commercial structure at 1512 U St NW was intentionally set. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call our Arson Tip Line at 202-673-ARSON.” (more…)