3:45pm on canal road photo by Andrew Dawson
From DC Fire and EMS: “#DCsBravest on scene with fully involved vehicle with fire extended to brush as result of a 2 car crash. All fire extinguished. 1 minor injury being evaluated. Operating with 2 engines, Truck, and Battalion Chief.” (more…)
Thanks to Megan and all who sent photos from yesterday afternoon’s (around 3:30pm) carbque:
“car explosion at K & 1st St NW! Heard a bang then looked out the window to this” (more…)
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…)
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…)
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.”
7th and H Street, SW
Jude writes: “Three people are NOT having very good mornings”.
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…)
“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…)
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…)
