Thanks to Rachel for sharing these photos from last night on the 400 block of M Street, NW. (more…)
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2nd and L Street, NE
Thanks to all who’ve reported: “huge smoke plume on or under train tracks at 2nd & M Street, NE”
“Heard explosion from inside my apartment next door.”
“Something exploded under the bridge on L St NE. Loud explosion followed busy huge fire and smoke.”
“Fire is out now. Some hero first responders out here got it under control quickly.”
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 100 block L St NE. Fire beneath the railroad underpass involving a homeless encampment. No injuries reported.”
Developing: (more…)
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3817 14th Street, NW photo by Michael
“Dear PoPville,
Would you or a reader know what happened last night around 2am at the 3800 block of 14th NW? at 3:30, it was over but there were multiple fire trucks and a horrible smell of burn that is still present in my flat several hours later…”
DCFD reported: “Update Box Alarm 3800 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest have extinguished fire on 2nd floor of vacant structure. No injuries. Fire investigators called to scene.”
via google maps
Unfortunately MPD also reported some robberies on/off 14th earlier: (more…)
Photo by Nich
Thanks to all who’ve messaged us about the dumpster fire on the 1300 block of U Street, NW. (more…)
Thanks to Jason for sending: “Power substation at the Amtrak yard in NE just let go.”
@IAFF36 also reported: “A Box Alarm for a reported fire has been sounded at 1401 New York Ave NE. Please use caution in the area to allow our members to work safely.”
From DC Fire and EMS:
“Chief Gregory M. Dean shared the (above) message with those across the Department.
The Assistant Chief with the DC Fire and EMS Department is the 8th person from FEMS to test positive for COVID-19, or the Coronavirus.”
From DC Fire and EMS at 10pm Sunday night:
“DC Fire and EMS Chief Gregory Dean has updated his earlier statement to report that a 7th firefighter has now also tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19)”
Ed. Note: We spoke about concerns for firefighters on Thursday.
Ed. Note: NBC Washington reported: “2nd DC Firefighter Positive for Coronavirus, As Many as 100 Quarantined: Sources”.
Regarding the police – “Metropolitan Police Department Operational Adjustments During COVID-19”.
“Dear PoPville,
My cousin is a dc firefighter (I know we’re not supposed to start stories with that rn but it’s true!). Last few days have been hearing horror stories about all the non-emergency calls they’re still getting. Thankfully at the end of last week DCFEMS received protective gear + new protocols.
But… been spinning my wheels for how to help get out the message that we need to protect our first responders by not sending them into homes with potential CoVid19. We need to do this by not allowing non-emergency calls (ones with mild symptoms and not life threatening) to be answered by DCFEMS, possibly exposing entire firehouses and extra families to this virus. Can the city/mayor find a way to direct people’s 911 calls with flu-like symptoms elsewhere? Believe Uber is offering vouchers + there’s a nurse line to call for advice. How can we administer some sort of penalty for arriving at the home of someone who is not in fact experiencing life-threatening symptoms? (more…)
Yikes, thanks to Gerald for sending Saturday on “I395 at around 3-3:30pm just before the D Street NW US Senate Exit.”
In happier car news – this license plate spotted on Capitol Hill: (more…)
Val reports: “the Syphax Gardens housing projects in SW are currently on fire.”
Alert DC reports: ” MPD reports 2nd St between Q St and Delaware Ave SW is closed. The 100 block of P St SW remains closed. Please use alternate routes.”
From DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 100 block P St SW. Both victims rescued from 3rd floor fire apartment by #DCsBravest. 1 brought down portable ladder & 2nd removed via interior. 1 patient now critical with potential life threatening injuries. 2nd is stable non life threatening injuries.“