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Fire at 1327 Randolph Street, NW (Wed. Night)

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending:

“The fire seems to have started around 6:00 PM. Everyone in the house was evacuated and the fire dept. responded very quickly to contain the blaze. I don’t believe there were any injuries and the fire didn’t spread, thanks to the fast response. I don’t think the neighboring houses were damaged too badly other than smoke damage and likely some water damage from the fire dept. hoses, although the fire dept. had to break down some doors to gain access. Thanks to the fire and police depts. — they were out in force and did a fine job.”

Wow, the bars on the windows is frightening. Thankfully nobody was hurt.

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Reader Submitted – Sweet Place for a Barbecue

By Prince Of Petworth

A reader combines my love of fire escapes and bbqs. He writes:

“Saw this on the side of an apartment building in Columbia Heights yesterday, and thought you might be interested. I guess if you don’t have a backyard but really want to barbecue, this is a sweet way to do it!”

I love it.

Fire at 13th and Otis Streets, NW This Morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to a reader for sending the photo. It looks like it has been pretty well contained. I’m surprised it wasn’t the vacant (red) house on the corner as that house has been boarded up for ages.

From DCFireEMS on Twitter, it was a first floor fire with no injuries and is now out.

Reports of Fire near McPherson Square

By Prince Of Petworth

From a reader:

“Any idea what’s on fire downtown near McPherson Square? Our whole building smells like it’s on fire but we can’t seem to find the source!”

Anyone know what’s going on?  If someone snaps a photo send to princeofpetworth (at) gmail (dot) com.  Thanks!

Car Fires Are Insane

By Prince Of Petworth

As we’ve seen in the past, sadly car fires (intentional or not) happen from time to time. The reader who sent me the photos writes:

“Found this waiting for me when I arrived at home this evening in the parking lot behind the Safeway in the 3800 block of Georgia Ave. I have no idea what happened, but whatever it was, it happened either today or yesterday. You’d certainly like to think this was some kind of accident, but you have to think someone was getting rid of a stolen car.”

What do you guys think – was the car stolen? Perhaps I am a bit naive but why do people torch stolen cars, to get rid of any evidence?

More photos after the jump. (more…)

Dear PoP – Fire at T St. by Howard Theater Tuesday Night?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoP

Last night, my roommates and I saw what appeared to be a fire on T Street across from Howard theater. I’m not sure if it was big, but at least three firetrucks and and several police cars responded. Have you heard anything from your readers about it? We were just curious because no one has covered the story this morning.”

Anyone witness or hear anything about this?

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