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…)
Photo by DC Fire & EMS
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.
4200 block 8th Street NW
DC Fire and EMS reported at 3:23am:
“Working Fire 4200 block 8th St NW. Heavy fire both floors rear of 2 story attached row house. #DCsBravest have rescued 2 adult patients both being transported with very critical life threatening injuries.
Sadly, #DCsBravest have learned that the 2 victims we transported from the 8th St. NW fire have succumbed to their injuries. Our thoughts & prayers are with their family and friends. 1 firefighter also suffered a minor injury & transported to hospital. 2 displacements. (more…)
Kyle reports at 1:09am: “Massive building fire with multiple trucks responding. Metro linen service and other businesses located at the corner of Van Buren st and Sandy Spring NW.”
From DC Fire & EMS: “Working Fire Dispatch: 200 Block of Van Buren Street NW – Fire showing from two story commercial building.” (more…)
Photo by Anna Mahalak
“Around 10 am this morning I heard some pops, saw this fire burning underneath 395 outside of the Capitol South Whole Foods. Our homeless neighbors live under there. Praying no one was in the vicinity when the fire started. Authorities/fire department on scene”
Update from DC Fire and EMS: “#DCsBravest responded to an outside fire in the 100 block of H St SE that has been extinguished. There were no injuries. This accounts for smoke that many have seen.”
“Update outside fire 100 block of H St SE. Fire involved a homeless tent beneath freeway. #DCsBravest quickly extinguished fire. Occupant indicated she was using propane, which may explain report of “explosion”. 1 individual with non life threatening injury.”
Thanks to all for reporting around 10:15am.
“smoke visible from Navy Yard looking NE”
“Looks to be a car fire on 695? Tons of black smoke coming up from North Navy Yard.” (more…)
Again, stop doing this and this.
From DC Fire and EMS: “DCsBravest determined a fire pit was used on the wooden deck where this morning’s fire took place in the 200 block of Elm St NW. Please be aware of District regulations regarding fire pits and open burning. They cannot be placed on combustible surfaces.” (more…)
via GoFundMe
“Dear PoPville,
Reaching out for some assistance from the wider community in helping a family in my neighborhood who lost their home recently due to a house fire.
From the GoFundMe:
“On Monday night, January 4, a longtime Takoma DC family’s home was destroyed by fire. The house was home to three generations, with kids in the local DC Public Schools, and loving care provided by their grandmother. They lost all their personal belongings, and even gifts from Christmas. They are staying with relatives in the area until more resources are available. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “Caught fire about ten minutes ago, followed by a few small explosions. DCFD has put it out.” (more…)