“Dear PoPville,
About a week ago there was a fire at Corado’s in Mt. Pleasant that closed the store. Do you have any new information since the fire?”
This fire happened when I was away on vacation but I spoke with some folks on the block who said that Corado’s is planning on reopening. Though it is not likely that will happen before 3-4 months. Anyone else hear of their plans?
We judged Corado’s, located at 3217 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW, back in Jan. ’10.
“Dear PoP,
There was a terrible fire on 5100 block of 7th St NW Saturday night (just south of Hamilton). DCFD had the flames that were in the rear of the house out quickly. They appeared to rescue a few people from the home. We didn’t know the family; hope everybody got out safely.”
A reader writes:
“Fire Trucks all over it. Ladder up and on top right now.”
@DCFireems tweets:
“Update – Graffiato Rest – 6th St NW (near G St) – investigation smoke coming from roof – 2 sty commercial bldg
update – 707 6th St NW – investiagting source of smoke – checking roof, vents& ductwork – poss buildup in chimney from wood burning stove”
We judged Graffiato yesterday.
UPDATE: 10:57am Graffiato tweets – “Everything is fine and lunch will be served at noon today!”
“Dear PoP,
New Hampshire was blocked off between Park Rd and Rock Creek Church/Georgia. There were tons of fire trucks and some ladders leading up to the windows of one of the apartment buildings. Any more details?”
DCFireems tweeted:
“3654 NH Av NW – EMS evaluated 16 occupants, 3 transported, 2 adults Priority 2, non-life threat, poss smk inhalation, 1 child no inj”
and
“NH Av NW – Cause -items on stove; Area of origin- Kitchen; Damage- $50K; 2 inj: 1 fam displaced”
A reader sends in the photos and writes:
“Pretty big fire at the Oaklawn apartments on 16th St NW around 9:30 PM. Flames were shooting out of the window but the fire department arrived quickly and put it out fast.”
DCfireems tweeted:
“3620 16th St NW – fire on 3rd or 4th fl
Update – 16th St NW – bulk fire knocked – FFs moving smoke out – some residents evac, others sheltered in place – 6 sty apt bldg”
“Dear PoP,
I just saw that U Wine & Beer is boarded up. I was there last weekend like 4 times and I didn’t see any sign that it would be closed for any reason, so this is a bit of a shock. Can you or any readers shed any light on this?”
Early Friday morning there was a fire tweeted by @dcfireems:
“2 Alarm fire – 1351 U St NW- U Wine & Beer – fire under control – no inj – significant damage”
I stopped by this weekend to see how they were doing (the owners are truly among the nicest people you will ever meet.) Fortunately, while there was clearly a lot of damage it looks a lot worse than it really is. All of the refrigerators were still working and a lot of the cleanup will be cosmetic. They expect the store to be closed for approximately 2-3 weeks while the repairs are made.
In the meantime, starting Tuesday at 4pm, there will be a fire sale of discounted beer and wine. You’ll see signs out front of 1351 U St, NW that will guide you to the alley around back where you’ll see dozens of bottles of beer and wine discounted that are just a bit dirty but are perfectly sealed.
UPDATE: Just got word U Wine and Beer denied ABRA permit for their fire sale – so no sale today. Owners are very sorry.
UPDATE2: Sale starts Wed. July 13th 4pm!
The owners also wanted to express their gratitude for all the kindness from residents of the U Street neighborhood.
Thanks to a reader for sending the photos. He writes,
“just took this at fiesta restaurant and lounge, 1327 conn ave – looks like there’s a fire coming out of first floor”
DCfireems tweets:
“Update – 1325 Conn Av NW (Dupont Fine Wines) – 3 sty commercial bldg – fire in bsmt, poss elec in nature w/ extension- expect traffic issues
Update – Conn Av NW – bulk of fire knocked – checking for extension – waiting on Pepco-involved electrical equipment-power controlled by FFs
Update – Connecticut Av NW – fire under control – Connecticut Av closed in both direction S of Dupont Circle – North of N St NW
Update – 1325 Conn Av @Dupont Fine Wines, elec fire w/ extension to 1327 Conn @ Fiesta Resturant – no inj – NB Conn Blocked, SB partial open”
Lots of folks writing in about a terrible fire on the 900 block of Decatur St, NW:
One writes:
“2 alarm house fire, 900 decatur. Rescue involved, up to three units in middle of block.”
More info as it becomes available.
Update: Another reader writes, “At least 4 houses were effected.”
@dcfireems tweets:
“Update – Decatur St – bulk of fire knocked – no inj – 100+ FFs on scene – 4 houses damaged”
“Dear PoP,
There is a huge fire at building on the 3200 block of M street in Georgetown. Tons of black smoke poring out.”
I haven’t heard anything else from DCfireems. DCfireems tweets:
“3200 blk M St NW – comm bdg – fire from roof – 2 sty – heavy fire & smoke”
Update 1:04pm from DCfireems:
“Update – near Wisc & M St – 2nd alarm comm bldg fire – bulk of fire knocked”
Does anyone happen to know what building this is?
Update 1:06pm from DCfireems:
“Update – 3241 M St NW – Hook Resturant – M St closed – no inj – bul of fire knocked, checking extension”
From a press release:
The cause of today’s fire in Georgetown behind Hook and Tackle Box restaurants is yet to be determined. It is believed that the fire started outside of Hook in the loading dock, however there are no official details as of yet. Owner Jonathan Umbel is waiting on an official investigation from the fire department regarding specific details on today’s regrettable accident.
“The most important thing to me is that our patrons and staff are safe and no one was harmed. We want to thank the DC fire department, which was quick and responsive to prevent any injuries to our staff, neighbors and diners. Unfortunately, both Hook and Tackle Box Georgetown are going to be closed for repairs indefinitely. We will be working feverishly to repair the buildings to have them open for business for our loyal patrons. During this difficult time, Tackle Box’s Cleveland Park location will be open for business and we ask our fans to support our brand so that we may be back on our feet in Georgetown soon.” – Jonathan Umbel, owner of Tackle Box and Hook.
From @dcfireems around 6pm Monday evening:
“Update – 219 Upshur St NW – apt bldg – FFs making rescues – fire on 2nd fl”
When I stopped by around 6:15pm rescues were still being made.
As of 622pm it appears all residents were successfully rescued. A hard job on any day – made props to DCFD on a 95 degree day.
