A reader reports around 3:35pm: “Any news on what this fire might be?”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 3400 block Benning Rd NE. Large transformer on fire at Pepco plant.”
Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:25pm: “Update Hazmat Box Alarm 3400 Benning Rd NE transformer fire @PepcoConnect facility. An attack on the fire has commenced.”
photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update from DC Fire and EMS: (more…)
2400 East Capitol Street, NE
Thanks to Alex for sending last night:
“Small fire around 7:30 pm at RFK roof’s west end (photos taken from Fields at RFK.) DCFD on the scene. Possibly related to demo process.”
There was also a small fire inside RFK August 18th. And a bigger one back in 2022.
Thanks to Ricardo for sending from: “around H Street. Pic taken from 8th and H Street NE. Before hitting Florida Ave.”
DC Fire and EMS reports: (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
A reader reports:
“There was a large house fire on the corner of 44th and Albemarle Street early morning. Around 330. I don’t think anyone was hurt but firefighters were there for a couple of hours crashing windows, using chainsaws, loudspeakers etc. Very sad and scary. Looks like investigators are there now.”
DC Fire and EMS Department first reported around 3:30am:
“Update Working Fire 4500 block 44th St NW. Had significant fire 1st & 2nd floor and attic 2 story detached wood frame house. Visible fire extinguished. 2 occupants safely self evacuated. Still hitting hotspots. No injuries.” (more…)
301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea of the new-ish Pupatella is already closed (and why?)? There is a big orange “danger” sign posted on the door and the inside has that hastily abandoned restaurant look. The building has been cursed as a high turnover location, so I was surprised to see a legit restaurant move in – was hoping for a turnaround.”
On June 17th there was a fire. DC Fire and EMS had reported: (more…)
1433 P Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
DC Fire and EMS Department reported around 1am:
“Box Alarm 1400 block P St NW. AC unit fire on roof 2 story commercial building. (more…)
3903 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Steve for sending from outside Chicatana around 2:45am: “There were a bunch of fire and other emergency vehicles there. I was surprised to see so many.”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Final Update: Box Alarm – 3900 Block of 14th Street NW
All fire contained to kitchen.
Cause of fire is accidental/mechanical in nature. @DC_DOB, @_DCHealth, and @PepcoConnect requested to scene.
Units going in service shortly.” (more…)
photos by laura carlson
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Update 2 Alarm fire Unit block Seaton Pl. NW. All visible fire extinguished. Opening up and extinguishing hotspots. Extension to adjacent attached home halted. Anticipating several displacements. Still no injuries reported.
Update 2 Alarm fire unit block Seaton Pl. NW. Attacking fire all floors via interior and working to cut off extension via attics. Still fire in attic and roof of original fire building.”
“Aprox 25 units and 120 personnel on scene. 2 more engines & 2 trucks requested. No initial reports of injuries.” (more…)
Update: DC Fire and EMS reporting “2 alarm fire 3800 block Albamarle St NW. Heavy fire on arrival large 2 story detached frame house. Heavy fire knocked down. Hose lines moving in on both floors.”
“Update 2 Alarm fire 3800 block Albermarle St NW. Still exposing & extinguishing pockets of fire in a large 2.5 story detached frame house. Fire basement extended all floors and attic. There are no injuries reported.”
“AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports the 3800 block of Albemarle Street, NW, between 38th and 39th Streets is closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”
“AlertDC] DC Fire and EMS reports the following roads are closed due to fire department activity:
– 3800 block of Albemarle Street, NW
– 3800 block of Alton Place, NW
– 4400-4500 blocks of 38th Street, NW
– 4400-4500 blocks of 39th Street, NW
Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”
Thanks to M. for sending: (more…)
1400 block Newton Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
“Dear PoPville,
I heard one of the propane tanks explode, and the FD still has Monroe blocked off as they are running a line from the hydrant on our street and through a basement apartment on Monroe….”
DC Fire and EMS first starting reporting around noon: (more…)