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Developing: “Huge Fire at 4th and RIA NE”

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from DC Fire and EMS: “Update Working Fire 400 block Rhode Island Ave NE. All visible fire knocked down. Checking for hotspots. Fire originated rear porches & extended into interior 2 story mixed use building. No injuries reported. Displacements anticipated.”

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Conditions encountered upon arrival at Working Fire 4th St & Rhode Island Ave NE. Dry, windy conditions led to rapid spread of fire thru rear porches and into 2nd floor”

Thanks to Melissa for sending the video: (more…)

About that Smoke you may be seeing in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth


1501 Rhode Island Ave, NW

From DC Fire and EMS: “Box Alarm 1500 block R.I. Ave NW. Fire in a construction Box on roof of multi-story hotel possibly involving lithium-ion batteries.”

Thanks to Ray (and others) for sending: “Currently at holiday inn there’s smoke coming out of hotel” (more…)

About that Huge Smoke Plume: “Large transformer on fire at Pepco plant”

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader reports around 3:35pm: “Any news on what this fire might be?”

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Box Alarm 3400 block Benning Rd NE. Large transformer on fire at Pepco plant.”

Update from DC Fire and EMS 5:25pm: “Update Hazmat Box Alarm 3400 Benning Rd NE transformer fire @PepcoConnect facility. An attack on the fire has commenced.”


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update from DC Fire and EMS: (more…)

Huge Early Morning House Fire in AU Park

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS Department

A reader reports:

“There was a large house fire on the corner of 44th and Albemarle Street early morning. Around 330. I don’t think anyone was hurt but firefighters were there for a couple of hours crashing windows, using chainsaws, loudspeakers etc. Very sad and scary. Looks like investigators are there now.”

DC Fire and EMS Department first reported around 3:30am:

“Update Working Fire 4500 block 44th St NW. Had significant fire 1st & 2nd floor and attic 2 story detached wood frame house. Visible fire extinguished. 2 occupants safely self evacuated. Still hitting hotspots. No injuries.” (more…)

A Fire in June is keeping Pupatella Capitol Hill “Temporarily Closed” For Now

By Prince Of Petworth


301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Any idea of the new-ish Pupatella is already closed (and why?)? There is a big orange “danger” sign posted on the door and the inside has that hastily abandoned restaurant look. The building has been cursed as a high turnover location, so I was surprised to see a legit restaurant move in – was hoping for a turnaround.”

On June 17th there was a fire. DC Fire and EMS had reported: (more…)

Fire at Chicatana on 14th Street Last Night – “Cause of fire is accidental/mechanical in nature”

By Prince Of Petworth


3903 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Steve for sending from outside Chicatana around 2:45am: “There were a bunch of fire and other emergency vehicles there. I was surprised to see so many.”

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Final Update: Box Alarm – 3900 Block of 14th Street NW

All fire contained to kitchen.

Cause of fire is accidental/mechanical in nature. @DC_DOB, @_DCHealth, and @PepcoConnect requested to scene.

Units going in service shortly.” (more…)

UPDATE: “All visible fire extinguished” – 2 Alarm Fire at 3 story row house Bloomingdale

By Prince Of Petworth


photos by laura carlson

DC Fire and EMS reports: “Update 2 Alarm fire Unit block Seaton Pl. NW. All visible fire extinguished. Opening up and extinguishing hotspots. Extension to adjacent attached home halted. Anticipating several displacements. Still no injuries reported.

Update 2 Alarm fire unit block Seaton Pl. NW. Attacking fire all floors via interior and working to cut off extension via attics. Still fire in attic and roof of original fire building.”

“Aprox 25 units and 120 personnel on scene. 2 more engines & 2 trucks requested. No initial reports of injuries.” (more…)

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