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Huge House Fire (2 Alarm) in Woodridge around 12:20pm “1 civilian & 1 firefighter transported to hospital non life threatening injuries”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Update 2 Alarm fire 3400 block S. Dakota Ave NE. Fire under control. Investigators on scene working to determine cause. @PepcoConnect has de-energized the power lines atop the engine.

5 occupants have been displaced and will receive assistance from @RedCrossNCGC.

Update 2 Alarm fire 3400 block S. Dakota Ave NE. Visible fire knocked down. Hitting numerous hotspots. All occupants accounted for. 1 civilian & 1 firefighter transported to hospital non life threatening injuries.”

Thanks to Bradley for sending the after photos: (more…)

Developing: Huge Emergency Response in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth

Brian reports at 12:44pm: “big MPD and USSS presence at Adams Mill Rd and Calvert Rd NW in Adams Morgan”

DBS reports: “more cops than I’ve seen in one place and intersection shut down at Adams Mill/Calvert/Lanier in AdMo”

Will reports: “There’s like 14 cop cars and a shirtless guy with some wound on his back”

Sara writes: “Heard from a neighbor that it was a stabbing and the guy is already in custody, but that’s obviously not official news”

A reader reported: “I was walking and saw parts of this happen – two men chasing each other, one with a giant knife. Folks on the sidewalk standing around told me that whatever happened happened in the coffeeshop itself.” (more…)

The Best Sandwich Place Closes on I Street near Farragut. Update: But moving around the corner?

By Prince Of Petworth


1776 I Street, NW

Update: A reader reports: “they are moving to the old Devon and Blakely location on 919 18th St around the corner.” Stay tuned.” Will continue to update as we learn more.

Thanks to Ian, Denise and for sending: “Closed and moved out over the weekend. I am so sad and surprised as they had been busy the last few months.” (more…)

“hit a large pothole and fell breaking both elbows”, OP looking for scooter and video of incident

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

“Dear PoPville,

At about 11:30pm on the night of Friday Dec. 16th, I was on a personal stand-up electric scooter traveling eastbound on K st. NE between 6th and 8th. I hit a large pothole and fell breaking both elbows.

1. A Good Samaritan stopped and called 911 and i told him i owned the scooter but the ambulance did not take the scooter with me to the hospital. If someone could bring the scooter back to me, it would be appreciated. It is Segway Ninebot scooter.

2. (more…)

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