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DC Fire & EMS reports: “Collapse incident I-295 N/B prior to Burroughs Ave NE. This does not involve a bridge, but apparently a dropped load of girder type metal from a truck that left scene. 1 vehicle was partially struck. 1 occupant non life threatening injury.” (more…)
1700 block N. Capitol Street, NW. Photo by Trent Bauserman
DC Fire & EMS first reported around 8:15am:
“Working Fire 1700 block N. Capitol St NW. Fire showing 1st floor 3 story row house. 3 residents removed from rear porches (more…)
500 block of Shepherd Street, NW photo via DC Fire & EMS
Thanks to Samantha for passing on the GoFundMe:
“Help Renee Rise from the Ashes
Early this morning, March 3, 2021, Renee lost her Petworth home to fire. Fortunately, she was not injured, but her home and everything in it was destroyed and she has been indefinitely displaced. Please help contribute what you can to help Renee get back on her feet and recover from this terrible tragedy. (more…)
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From DC Fire and EMS around 1:45pm: “Collapse incident 1000 block Kenyon St NW. significant collapse rear wall of 2 story row house. 2 individuals who were staying in home were not present when collapse occurred. No injuries. No structural compromise to adjacent homes. (more…)
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DC Fire & EMS reported: “Original call received 12:41 AM. Approximately 75 personnel with 20 pieces of equipment responded and operated on scene.”
Update 2 Alarm fire 2600 block 31st NW. Original fire structure largely collapsed with fire knocked down other than hotspots. Interior hose lines extinguishing fire in adjacent home. No injuries reported. This photo was on arrival. pic.twitter.com/aLKJlAypXP
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 24, 2021
“Update 2 Alarm fire 2600 block 31st NW. Original fire structure largely collapsed with fire knocked down other than hotspots. Interior hose lines extinguishing fire in adjacent home. No injuries reported. This photo was on arrival.”
Harrison Jones writes around 1am: “The massive column of fire and smoke from a multiple alarm fire in a massive single family home in NW DC is visible on radar currently.”
Many more reader photos: (more…)
3400 11th Street, NW
A reader reports around 7:30am: “looks all cleared up now! Was the unit to the right of the new Italian place where Maple used to be”
DC Fire & EMS reported: “Update Working Fire 3400 block 11th St NW. #DCsBravest have placed fire under control.” (more…)
Photo by Ben Smith
Thanks to all who messaged us starting around 10:30pm last night: “Dozens of lights for sirens at Logan. Any ideas?”
DC Fire and EMS reported:
“Update manhole explosion & CO incident 1300 block Vermont Ave NW. @PepcoConnect has cut power to affected cables. #DCsBravest have metered the building & CO readings are now at safe levels. In the process of returning most units.” (more…)
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DC Fire & EMS reported at 4:35pm Saturday: “Engine 5 made quick work of this car fire at 35th & Garfield Streets NW. Another day at the office.”
Photo by Jim DiNatale
200 block 7th Street, NE. Photo by Leo Delgado
Readers write starting at 12:08pm: “Does anyone know what’s happening on the intersection of 7th, Constitution and Mass? Tons of fire trucks, ambulances, etc.”
“A friend in Eastern Market heard something that sounded like a “cannon”(?) a few minutes ago, and is now hearing sirens. Any ideas?”
“A friend in Eastern Market heard something that sounded like a “cannon”(?) a few minutes ago, and is now hearing sirens. Any ideas?”
200 block 7th Street, NE. Photo by Leo Delgado
Leo writes: “According to someone who saw it the chimney seemed to explode. Here’s a close up of the cracks.”
From DC Fire and EMS at 12:15pm: “Collapse incident Bridgepoint Hospital 200 block 7th St NE. A Generator has fallen thru several floors into the basement. #DCsBravest on scene with collapse rescue assignment. Confirmed injuries.”
“Update Bridgepoint Hospital 200 block 7th St NE. This involves an explosion of mechanical equipment in basement. Force funneled up chimney shaft & caused damage several floors. #DCsBravest have confirmed no structural stability issues. 1 person transported non life threatening.”
“The initial report of a generator falling several floors was incorrect.” (more…)
4th and Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to Billy for sending around 4:40pm.