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…)
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC Lite (@dcfireems) June 1, 2020
“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…)
Nicollette and many, many others report: “heard a super loud explosion by the apple store in mt vernon and now people are running towards it?”
Updates when we can get a better location of what is burning.
Zac writes: (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:
Box Alarm 1525 H St NW. #DCsBravest had fire in basement of church. Fire extinguishing. Checking for extension.
— DC Fire and EMS #StayHomeDC Lite (@dcfireems) June 1, 2020
Photo by James McNellis
James reports to us at 6:30am: “It appears that wmata headquarters is on fire.”
DCFD reported at 6:25am: “Working Fire 600 5th St NW. fire showing from top floor of Metro headquarters.”
From WMATA:
“We are grateful all employees and occupants were safely evacuated during this morning’s fire at Metro’s headquarters, the Jackson Graham Building in Downtown, DC. Thanks to the quick response from DC Firefighters, the fire was quickly contained, and there were no reported injuries to Metro employees or first responders. We are currently assessing the damage and working closely with DCFEMS to identify the cause of the fire.
Metro is currently constructing a new headquarters in DC to replace the Jackson Graham Building, which has not undergone a major renovation since its construction and does not meet today’s fire & life safety standards for new buildings. As noted in our public presentations, fire/life safety factors were primary considerations in our decision to move.”
Crazy video of the huge flames coming out of the windows: (more…)
McKenzie reports: “Major fire in a high rise condo in Southwest. Cause of the fire currently unknown. Inside the north building of the Carrolsburg Condominium Complex. M & 4th SW. Is closed”
Rescue in action: (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch along with members of the DC Fire and ATF/DC Arson and Explosives Task Force, announce an arrest has been made in a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in the 900 block of H Street, Northeast. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch along with members of the ATF/DC Arson and Explosives Task Force, are investigating a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in the 900 block of H Street, Northeast.
At approximately 1:08 am, members of the First District and members of DC Fire and EMS responded to the listed location for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim suffering from life-threatening thermal injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. An investigation into the cause of the fire revealed it was intentionally set. On Friday, May 15, 2020, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
The decedent has been identified as 62 year-old Darryl Finney, of no fixed address. (more…)
From MPD:
“Members of the ATF/DC Arson and Explosives Task Force, which includes members from MPD, DCFEMS, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to Arson offenses that occurred on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, in the First and Fifth Districts.
First District:
Assault with Intent to Kill (Arson): (more…)