“Dear PoPville,

A trash collection truck caught fire this morning on the 600 block of Quincy St NW. It was so persistent that we had to run our kitchen extinguisher out for the collection team to use. Thankfully no one was hurt, but this is a good reminder to all of us that there is a whole slew of hazardous household materials that cannot be thrown away in the regular trash –not only for environmental reasons, but to keep DPW workers safe! (more…)



photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update from X: “Emergency services, including divers from the DC Fire and EMS Department and the DC Police Dive Team, responded promptly. Despite their efforts, the driver was pulled from the submerged vehicle in critical condition and later died in the hospital.”

DC Fire and EMS first reported around 7:30pm last night (THursday):

“Vehicle into Potomac River beneath the Arlington Memorial bridge. Vehicle submerged. In process of transporting divers out to scene. Vehicle came off the bridge after collision with another vehicle. (more…)



9th and Jefferson Street, NW. photo by Kathryn

DC Fire and EMS reported just after 1pm:

“Box Alarm 5400 block 9th St NW. Fire showing 2 story dwelling.

Working Fire 5400 block 9th St NW. Well involved fire both floors in rear 2 story semi-detached dwelling. Severe threat to adjacent homes. Knocking down visible fire. No initial report of injuries.


photo by DC Fire and EMS

Update Working Fire 5400 block 9th St NW. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

In Crystal city right now but view of dc has something burning?”

Carbque? Something else?

Will update if/when more is learned.


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