Photo by Diana
a reader reports:
“Around 0845 this morning there was what sounded like an explosion in an alley way on R Street and 16th NW. There is currently significant police activity around the alley and there is a garbage truck stuck in the alley surrounded by what appears to be black soot/residue. The sanitation workers looked pretty shaken up but physically looked ok (save any hearing issues).”
Pamela reports: (more…)
Photo from Stephen “Fire on H Street?”
From MPD:
“On 5/13/20 at approximately 12:27 a.m., officers were patrolling H Street NE when an adult male victim flagged them down to report that he was in the 1300 block of H Street NE when an unknown suspect walked by him, doused a shirt with an unknown flammable liquid, lit it and threw it on him. The victim was able to flee the scene without any injury. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’5″ and 150lbs, wearing a tan coat, blue jeans and a black hat.
At approximately 01:11 a.m., police were called to the 900 block of H Street NE for another report of a fire. (more…)
A reader sends from Grant Circle around 5:45pm.
Thanks to Rachel for sharing these photos from last night on the 400 block of M Street, NW. (more…)
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…)
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.