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Yesterday’s Big Balcony Fire in Logan Circle caused by “improperly discarded smoking materials.”

By Prince Of Petworth


1400 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW around 5pm Tuesday. Photo by Joe Flood.

DCFD reported:

“Cause of today’s fire in the 1400 block of R.I. Ave NW was improperly discarded smoking materials. Fortunately we confined the flames to the balcony. #DCsBravest urge you to use caution with any smoking materials, and NEVER smoke in bed.”

Fire Burns Bodega in Logan Circle Saturday Night, Row House in Park View and Boats at James Creek Marina Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


12th and N St, NW photo by Nicole

Thanks to David and Nicole for sending about 12th and N St, NW.


Photo by David 1am Saturday

3600 block Park Place, NW DCFD reported “We have requested @RedCrossNCR to Park Place NW Fire for 4 adults & 1 child displaced. Cause of fire remains under investigation.”:

And James Creek Marina Sunday night:

Fire at 5th and Allison Sunday Night

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by JK

From MPD:

“The D.C. Fire Department is currently working to extinguish a house fire in the 4500 block of 5th Street, NW.

The 4500 block of 5th Street, NW, and the 500 block of Allison Street, NW, will be temporarily closed to traffic while

this emergency situation is dealt with. It is currently unknown if there are any occupants inside of the home when it caught fire. Preliminary information indicates that fireworks may have ignited the house fire.”

DCFD reported just after midnight:

“Working Fire 4500 block 5th St NW. heavy fire all floors in rear of row house.

5th St 2nd Alarm under control. #DCsBravest prevented spread of fire to adjacent, attached house. We removed wheelchair bound individual from adjacent house uninjured. Investigators on scene to determine cause.

Early image from the 2 Alarm fire we battled on 5th Street NW shortly after 2018 was rung in. This and another serious blaze 2 hours later led to a night of Fire and Ice for #DCsBravest.”


Photo by DC Fire and EMS

Fire Above Bless 7 to 10 Market in Petworth Saturday Morning

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5th and Shepard Street, NW. Photo by Jim

Jim reports:

“There was a fire early this morning on the top floor of the Bless 7 to 10 Market at the corner of 5th and Shepherd Street in Petworth. DC Fire responded quickly and put out the flames.”

DCFD reported around 7:45am:

“Investigators on scene working to determine cause of Shepard St Fire.

Update 5th & Shepard St NW. Had fire 2nd floor 2 story corner structure with store 1st floor and residential above. Fire under control. No injuries. Request @RedCrossNCR for 5 displaced citizens.

Today’s fire on Shepherd St was accidental and caused by unattended candle. (more…)

Fire at #1 Juicy-Cajun Seafood on 18th Street, Looks like neighbor Zenebech Injera Damaged too

By Prince Of Petworth


2418 18th Street, NW. Photo by David

David sends just after 12:30am:

“Three ladders up and hosing down this fire in Adams Morgan at #1 Juicy Cajun Seafood.”

Thanks to Pauline and Joel for sending photos from Saturday morning: (more…)

Smoke Plume Spotted in NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Getting lots of messages:

“Looks like a big fire by Trinity Washington University area. Any word?”

“Something on fire near North Capitol and Michigan.”

Updates when more is known.

Update: Looks like a row house fire:

Fire Hits Goorin Bros. Hat Shop Building Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth


1214 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to James for sending: “Looks like Goorin Brother’s hats building had quite the fire last night.”

Fire Activity at Half Smoke

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Georgia/7th and Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Sabrina for sending at 2:23pm. DCFD reported:

“Box Alarm 600 Blk Florida Ave NW. Fire in restaurant ductwork. Fire contained. No injs.”

“huge fire happening near Logan circle.”

By Prince Of Petworth


“View from Shaw/Howard” photo by Kati

Kati reports:

“fire somewhere along the 14th St corridor?”

Daniel reports:

“huge fire happening near Logan circle. Could hear explosions and can see the flames from 4 blocks away. DCFD on the way now.”

Updates as more is known.

Update: Brent also reports: “explosion (4 popping sounds) off Logan Circle /13th Street.”

And David reports it’s at the building at the corner of Vermont/12th and Q Street, NW:

“Heard an explosion then the fire trucks. The deck is on fire.”


Aftermath by noname

More photos after the jump. (more…)

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