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“Potomac River water rescue at Chain Bridge complete. 5 adults & 4 children trapped by rapidly rising river waters successfully rescued”

By Prince Of Petworth

DC Fire & EMS reported around 2:30pm:

“9 patients transported to Thompson’s Boathouse from the Potomac River have been evaluated by #DCsBravest & do not require any medical treatment. 3 others were removed to Va. shore by @DCPoliceDept Harbor Unit and subsequently left the scene.”

Dumpster Fire at 14th and T Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

Row House Fire in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“The fire department put both fires out quickly.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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…)

From the Rector at St. John’s (1525 H Street, NW): “Early Morning Reflection – After the Fire”

By Prince Of Petworth

“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…)

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