Thanks again to all who’ve been messaging and emailing us. You can get the most up to date info from our twitter feed @PoPville. (more…)



Photo by DC Fire & EMS

From DC Fire & EMS: “Update Working Fire 1200 block S St NW. Fire originated in basement with extension to both floors above in the walls. Fire knocked down. Continue to expose hidden areas of fire. Home under renovation. 1 injured firefighter non life threatening injury.” (more…)


Sean and others reported last night from Logan Circle:

“My neighbor witnessed a group of people setting fire to a garbage can and then a large Dumpster outside a townhouse that’s under construction on the block of Vermont Ave between N St. and Logan Circle. Here’s the view from my window at Vermont and N. The fire department put both fires out quickly.” (more…)


“Dear St. John’s Community,

It has been a difficult night. If you have not seen it yet in the national news, a fire was set to St. John’s nursery tonight, but I am happy to report that the fire is completely out. I have just returned home from the church, and it is 1:58am as I begin writing this note. (more…)



Photo by Jason Bowers

Jason writes: “Any word @PoPville what’s burning? Looks to be near the WH or up 16th? (Photo taken from Columbia Heights)”

Rez shares from Tom Lynch: “A parks service building in the Square is on fire”

Also cars on fire.

And St. John’s Church basement:


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