9th and F Street, NW

Thanks to Marissa for sending around 11:30am. Updates when more is known.

Update from a reader:

“it was a car fire in the parking garage. Building is open again and everyone is ok.”



Photo by Ron

DCFD reported:

“Working Fire now requested unit block Rhode Island Ave NW. Fire top floor apartment in 3 story row structure. No injuries reported.

Update Working Fire Rhode Island Ave NW. The victim #DCsBravest rescued will be transported in critical condition. Fire has been knocked down. Checking for extension.”


Photo by Mike



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.”



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:



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



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…)



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…)


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:



1214 Wisconsin Ave, NW

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


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