1500 block of 7th Street, NW. Photo by Vic Jain
Started getting tons of messages around 8:30pm last night about a big fire department response next to the Passenger in Shaw. Fortunately, and in my wildest dreams I could not make this up, “Upon gaining entry found an unattended smoke machine that activated.” (more…)
4300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Christina for sending around 9am: “Small fire on top of CVS/Giant building in Van Ness. Lots of fire trucks on the scene.”
Update from DCFD: (more…)
1905 Brentwood Rd NE photo by DC Fire & EMS
Was just checking in on how they’re doing after the fire and was told:
“catering should rev back up in a few weeks. Sadly, a few more months for the shop. When we do re-open it’s going to be huge….”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, following a weekend fire at 708 Kennedy Street NW in which two residents died, including a nine-year-old boy, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District would be referring the matter to the DC Office of the Attorney General and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. These criminal investigations are in addition to the investigations already underway by the District’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS), along with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. (more…)
Photo by Daphne
Daphne writes: “ran into this burned out car on Connecticut by Big Hunt. Anyone know when/what happened? Awning looks burnt too”
Photo by Alexandra
Last night Big Hunt posted the following photo without commentary: (more…)
Photo by DC Fire & EMS
As of Sunday morning I’m told they’ll be closed for “a few weeks” but I’ll be updating as the situation becomes more clear. Official word from MGM Roast Beef:
“MGM Roast Beef experienced a fire last evening. Because of the quick response and efforts of the brave men and women of the dc fire department the fire was well maintained. We hope to re-open in a few short weeks.
Thank you, DC’s bravest.
Thank you for all the calls and support from our NortheastDC community.
We are beyond grateful.”
On Saturday night at 10:14pm DCFD reported: (more…)
Nebraska and Connecticut Ave, NW
Yikes – thanks to Deborah for sending around 7:45am.
2210 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve messaged.
14th and W Street, NW
From DCFD:
“Update Working Fire 2200 block 14th St NW. #DCsBravest have knocked down all visible fire and are working on hotspots. We prevented fire spread to attached exposure buildings. No injuries reported. Heat index 104.” (more…)
Thanks to Chris and MJ for sending:
“Car on fire on NY Ave NW between 5th and 4th. Shutting down traffic both ways. Crazy to see in the middle of the day!” (more…)