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Carbecue at MedStar

Published February 11, 2022 at 4:45PM | Updated February 11, 2022 at 6:13PM

M reports: “I was at MedStar (110 Irving St NW) today for a PT appt at the rehab hospital when we smelled smoke then had to shelter in place due to a fire. (more…)

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Around 7:15am

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 22, 2021 at 9:15AM

Thanks to Bill, Brett and DS for sending. DS writes: “DC bravest knocked down a Target truck inferno on 295 as we approached from 395.” (more…)

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“A pickup truck spontaneously combusted”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 20, 2021 at 5:45PM

1300 block of Randolph Street, NW

Thanks to Lauren for sending at 5:40pm “A pickup truck spontaneously combusted on Randolph at just now (around 5pm). Firefighters sprayed and put it out.”

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Helluva Way to Wake Up

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2021 at 9:45AM

7th and H Street, SW

Jude writes: “Three people are NOT having very good mornings”.

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“Fully involved auto fire with 2 occupants, adult female & child, both self extricated”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 14, 2021 at 9:15AM

photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported 10:14 Monday night:

“Image of fully involved vehicle on I-295 N/B that was quickly extinguished by #DCsBravest. 2 occupants who were able to self evacuate prior to our arrival were transported by Medic units to area hospitals with serious injuries.” (more…)

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“The city created these huge piles Wednesday that we have to park on but they still haven’t come to collect them.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 10, 2021 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

Dc swept up the leaves in piles but didn’t come get them! Happened this morning in Fort Davis, SE. I think a hot car may have been the cause. [Ed. Note: DC Fire and EMS has warned about hot cars and Councilmember Allen warned of arson in Hill East.] I saw it smoking then it quickly burst into fire. (more…)

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“Car B Ques and Councilmember Allen. Troubling development.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 9, 2021 at 2:35PM | Updated December 10, 2021 at 11:52AM

photo by Beth Penfield

“Dear PoPville,

Saw your post about the huge piles of leaves and car fires. Troubling development.

Councilmember Allen posted the following warning on his Facebook feed:

Hill East neighbors (and folks elsewhere), I wanted to alert you and update on what we suspect to be multiple incidents of arson (I’ve seen video from neighbor’s cameras). Over the past few weeks, someone has been lighting piles of leaves on fire, most recently in the area around 15th and D St., SE last night. The fire has spread to cars parked along the street and done serious damage. (more…)