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“THE FIRE ALARM DIDN’T GO OFF FOR THIS.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via DC Fire & EMS

“Dear PoPville,

Friday night, there was a fire in a fourth-floor apartment at The Swift at Georgia and Randolph (above the Safeway):

The fire department rescued two dogs, who are both doing ok:

Two apartments were water damaged, according to building management.

But the real reason I’m emailing is to warn other residents and prospective renters: although an apartment was actually on fire, the fire alarms didn’t go off in the apartments on the floor above or floor below (fifth floor or third floor). (more…)

“Red Line service suspension may continue into tomorrow AM rush hour due to ongoing fire activity adjacent to Metro tracks.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by DC Fire and EMS

From Alert DC:

“WMATA reports Red Line service suspension may continue into tomorrow morning rush hour due to ongoing fire activity near the tracks. If so, Rush Hour Promise will not be in effect on the Red Line but will continue for all others. Check wmata.com for all updates before traveling.”

From WMATA:

“Red Line service has been restored at Brookland and Fort Totten. Shuttle bus service remains from Fort Totten, Takoma and Silver Spring. Delays and crowded conditions continue.”

“Red Line service suspension may continue into tomorrow AM rush hour due to ongoing fire activity adjacent to Metro tracks. If so, Rush Hour Promise will not be in effect on the Red Line; in effect for all others. Check http://wmata.com for updates before traveling.”

Car-b-que remains in Michigan Park; Also Shots Fired at 5:44pm “that penetrated the residence” at 727 Decatur Place, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Katie for sending: “Last night on Delafield St. NE in Michigan Park… caused quite a ruckus!”


via google maps

From MPD:

“At approximately 5:44 PM, we received a radio run for Sounds of Gunshots and at 727 Decatur Place, NE. Several shell casings were found in the rear alley of the residence. There were rounds that penetrated the residence. Nobody was injured. Additional shell casings were also located on the street in front of the house. We are currently investigating.”

Report of 20 Gunshots Fired in Petworth/Brightwood Park; Fire in Takoma/Shepherd Park

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Alan Henney reports around 2:15pm:

“20+ GUNSHOTS FIRED- so far, nobody found injured, 4800 blk 9th St NW at Delafield Pl NW-DC. Police have found approx. 20 shell casings, still searching for a suspect and/or any victims (none found as of yet).”

Michael reports also around 2:15pm:

“Fire at 1117 Fern St NW.  Looks like they just got it put down, it was in the right side of a duplex, that side looks like it got messed up pretty good, left side had had smoke coming through at te attic level and fire fighters when into that one and opened all the windows, big response Georgia Ave is shut down both directions between Elder and Fern.”


“Georgia Ave looking North from Elder to Fern”

“Thanks to DCFD and MPD”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Thank you to dc police and fire. A fire broke out a couple doors down from our cap hill house around 5am. dc police and fire woke us and neighbors and calmly helped us out. they were tremendous and we are all appreciative of their hard work.

Ps, the house on fire was under construction, almost completed.”

“Help Support the Gunter Family. They lost their longtime home and have two family members recovering from serious injuries.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Logan Circle between Vermont and Rhode Island, NW Photo by David Keifrider

“Dear PoPville,

My name is Olivia and I live near the house that caught fire in Logan Circle on Thursday morning. I have three roommates and we moved into the house last November, so we’ve gotten to know the Gunter family pretty well. We set up a GoFundMe to raise money for them in this awful tragedy. We’re so heartbroken for the family in what they’re going through. They lost their longtime home and have two family members recovering from serious injuries and burns in the hospital.”

Please see the GoFundMe Page here.

Update: Identified!! Thanks all.

“Dear PoPville,

I was one of the first people on the scene of the Logan Circle fire last week and along with two other passersby helped evacuate and care for the victims before DC Fire & EMS arrived. Two us stayed long enough to give our contact info to the fire department, but a third had to leave sooner. His name was Hunter, and I believe he lived a few blocks away (around Vermont Ave), but we didn’t think to get much more info than that. FEMS is hoping to get in contact with him as well to say thanks.”

Fire in Logan Circle just before 7am

By Prince Of Petworth


6:55am Logan Circle between Vermont and Rhode Island, NW

Thanks to all who’ve messaged.

DCFD reports:

“Two civilians transported from scene – unknown condition. Bulk of the fire knocked down. All units remaining on the scene.”

Allison reports:

“huge fire happening right now on logan circle – this picture taken at 6:55am.” (more…)

What the Hell Happened Last Night? Part Three. “It smells like plastic.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Ingraham Street, NW between 7th and 8th sent by Tom

Got a lot of queries about this one. You can see video sent to me of the smoke above and DCFD’s response below:

The Mayor’s office also responded to queries:

“DC water is working on the pipes on 7th/Ingraham and 7th/Hamilton St NW. Fire/Ems cleared the area and deemed it safe. The project should be completed by mid- morning.”

Tom notes: “It burned until after midnight. Non toxic burning plastic sounds reasonable.”

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