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…)
Yes this is a bit Rear Window but you’re gonna burn the damn building down. Good grief, thanks to SM for sending from Dupont:
“Are open firepits really a good idea for a 7th floor apartment????”
1314 1/2 9th Street, NW
Jeni reports: “Green almond pantry on 9th street NW on fire”
Photo via DC Fire and EMS
From DC Fire & EMS just before 9am: “Working Fire 1300 block 9th St NW. Fire 1st floor store in 3 story row structure. #DCsBravest have fire knocked down. Checking for extension. No injuries.
Update Working Fire 1300 block 9th St NW. Fire confined to first floor store with no extension. #DCsBravest place this fire under control. No injuries. Investigators on scene to determine cause. Video shows initial attack on fire.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
These people rented an Airbnb next to my building and threw a birthday party with at least a dozen people not social distancing. Super loud.
But that’s not all. They actually lit a damn firepit on a wooden balcony and pushed it into the corner to allow more people outside…moving the flames directly against the wooden bannisters and under the wooden stairs!!!
People on surrounding balconies were telling them to put it out and a drunk girl just kept yelling (without a mask on) “ok Karen! Ok Karen! Ok Karen! Have a good night Karen!”
The fire dept came and made them put it out…and the same girl started yelling AT THE FIREMEN, “you’re ruining my birthday!! Thanks for ruining my birthday!!” She then proceeded to scream obscenities at random balconies. (more…)
Tori reported from 16th and Oak St, NW.
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Update Working Fire 3500 block 16th St NW. Fire 2nd floor minor extension above in 3 story middle row apartment building that appears to be under renovation. #DCsBravest quickly extinguished fire and prevented spread to adjacent buildings. No injuries. Investigators on scene.”
Not to make light of a serious situation but the guy casually walking by in front of the flames at the end of this DCFD clip is something: (more…)
Thanks to DP, Abby, Bobby, Eric, iCan and Alex for sending photos. Developing. Updates as we learn more.
UPDATE: Dave Statter reports: “black smoke pouring from the vent on a roof in SW. Turns out to be GSA Building switching over to oil. DC Fire & EMS was dispatched quite a few blocks to the the west at the Trump Hotel in NW. All okay and units have cleared.”
From Helder Gil: “Source is the Feds’ heating plant HVAC system at 13 & C St SW”
From DC Fire and EMS: “#DCsBravest have received many inquiries about black smoke seen near downtown. The smoke is coming from boilers at the GSA heating plant in Southwest. There is no fire and no emergency.” (more…)