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Adams Morgan/Kalorama Painted Van “torched”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 6, 2024 at 10:20AM | Updated April 8, 2024 at 2:28PM

Updates: Thanks to Ced for sending at 12:30pm

“The van is being towed now” (more…)

“2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW” DC Fire and EMS “continue to rescue residents in distress, including thru use of our aerial tower”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 28, 2024 at 9:25AM | Updated March 28, 2024 at 10:38AM

12th and M Street, NW

Thanks to Lisa for sending around 8:50am: “Fire on M Street at 12th.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Working Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire upper floor of a multi story apartment building.”

“2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire involving 8th floor apartment in 9 story occupied apartment building. Had mayday call for firefighter in distress being resolved. A victim has been located in fire apartment. We continue to evacuate residents in distress.”

“Update 2 Alarm Fire 1200 block M St NW. Fire knocked down. We continue to rescue residents in distress, including thru use of our aerial tower. This building contains many seniors. Dealing with smoke conditions on floors above. The mayday was safely resolved.”

From AlertDC: (more…)

Kiosk Next to Lincoln Memorial Engulfed in Flames “victim has been flown to an area trauma center with serious non life threatening injuries”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 28, 2024 at 9:05AM

DC Fire and EMS reported: “One Alarm Fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Fire involving small concession kiosk outside. Propane tank involved.”

Lucy sends at 8am: “Was out for a run this AM when I saw the hut had gone up in flames.”

“Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle NW. Continue to wet down kiosk. Propane tanks have been secured. The victim has been flown to an area trauma center with serious non life threatening injuries. Media staging is at French Dr. and Lincoln Memorial Circle.”

“Victim is an adult male.

Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause.”

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#National Mall

“from the (hopefully temporarily) closed Maiz64 on 14th”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 25, 2024 at 9:35AM

1324 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Alex for: “sharing this from the (hopefully temporarily) closed Maiz64 on 14th. It seems there was a fire in the vicinity a few days ago.” (more…)

About that Smoke you may have seen Downtown/near the Mall

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 24, 2024 at 1:30PM

Thanks to E. for sending: “Food truck fire in front of Natural History Museum today (3/24) at 1pm.” (more…)

#car b que

Underground Manhole Explosion in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 23, 2024 at 11:10AM | Updated March 23, 2024 at 11:45AM

Thanks to John for sending from 20th and M Street, NW.

From Alert DC: “DC Fire and EMS reports the 1900-2000 block of M Street, NW, between 19th and 21st Streets are closed due to fire department activity. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”

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Fire on 14th Street Sunday: “5 adults living on the floors above the restaurant displaced.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2024 at 9:35AM

1300 block of 14th Street, NW

Reader reported around 5pm Sunday:

“Looks like a fire on 14th street. Firefighters walking into Maiz 64 but also above Tamara 14th and Ammathar. (more…)

Update: “was a vehicle fire on the GW Parkway” Smoke spotted near the Lincoln Memorial – DC Fire and EMS looking for fire

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 15, 2024 at 8:50AM

Thanks to Jonathan for sending around 8:30am: “Well this doesn’t look great.”

DC Fire and EMS reports: “DC Fire and EMS has responded to a report of a smoke condition in the area of the Lincoln Memorial. We are currently searching the area but have found no evidence of fire.”

“Update on Lincoln Memorial smoke investigation. Fireboat 2 reports the apparent source was a vehicle fire on the GW Parkway in Va. that has been extinguished.”