A reader writes in:
“Just wanted to send you these photos from last week’s U Street fire. As you can see, things are… Not good. They don’t think anyone will be allowed to live in the building at least until next week and that residents in the 12th Street side of the building should be making alternative plans for at least another month.”
Thanks to Danielle for sending around 6:45pm. I suppose it could be vent or something too. Updates when/if more is known.
“Dear PoPville,
I am one of the residents that lives in the Lincoln Condominiums on 12th Street where we had the fire on Friday. The entire building is uninhabitable due to the fire damage and extensive water and smoke damage. While we were in a time of need on Friday during the day, watching the building burn, Ben’s Next Door graciously hosted us. After being in the cold for over four hours, we asked several businesses around us for help and Ben’s Next Door came through. They were so nice and helpful, welcomed us with open arms and immediately started bringing us drinks and food. I cannot express how much we appreciated this gesture. In addition, everything was on them. It was a little comfort when we needed it most.”
A reader reports:
“I awoke about 7:50 am to the sounds of yelling outside on the street. I look out the window and see this across the street in the 1400 block of Meridian Place NW in Columbia Heights. No people seem to be hurt.”
Thanks to a reader for sending at 4:50pm.
MPD Traffic reports:
“Street Closures: NB/SB 2700 Blk. of Georgia Ave NW due to an apt. fire at 2711 GA Ave No injuries reported MPD & FEMS on scene”
A reader reports:
“Two alarm fire on the 1100 block of U St. Not sure what the cause is, but there are a ton of responders out. As always, I’m thankful for our DC firefighters.”
Update another reader says this is at the Lincoln:
Not sure exactly where it happened but Pablo spots this painful sight at a car towing company in the 2600 block of Reed Street, NE. I’m not gonna speculate but…
Thanks to Kaveh for sending just after 11pm Sunday night:
“DCFD just put out a car fire at Illinois & Randolph NW”
Thanks to David for sending around 4:45pm Sunday:
“This just happened at 11th and Girard in Columbia Heights. I hope everyone is ok.”
A reader reports:
“Double decker bus totally engulfed on 23rd outside foggy bottom metro right now. DCFD just put out fire but huge traffic mess right now. Would definitely avoid commuting home through foggy bottom.”