23rd and M St, NW
I think the incorporation of Engine No 1’s fire station is pretty freaking amazing. You guys? Like the project’s architecture overall?
Rebecca Menes, a 13 year Logan Circle resident, writes:
“What did you do on Easter Sunday? Maybe you went to church, had an Easter egg hunt with your children, or enjoyed brunch with friends. Not for the DC Fire and EMS Department, who gave up their holiday to help people in a pickle, and that included me. Stuck on an elevator between floors in the Rainbow Lofts residential building on Church St. NW with no consolation but my bags of defrosting groceries, this rescue squad was there in no time flat. My neighbors had rushed to the scene, as well as my best friend (a former journalist) who understood the importance of the moment and snapped some pics. But it was six of our city’s finest who pried open the elevator door and brought me and my groceries to safety.
I considered for a moment to pretend to be in tears — or at least ready to swoon from the heat into those trustworthy arms — but I thought better about it when these able professionals extricated me with little fuss. I was only able to shake one of their hands before they rushed off to help another innocent victim somewhere in the city.
Thank you, DC Fire and EMS Department, for being there when I needed you most.”
A reader reports:
“There was a huge fire at 5am in the house at the corner of 10th and Rock Creek Church Ext – right next to the mural. Flames were 20+ feet high when I finally woke up and saw it.”
video by Piama Habibullah
From AlertDC:
“DC Fire EMS reports the fire has been knocked down with 5 displacements (adults) with 4 dogs. The street closures remain the same at this time due to fire apparatus. Red Cross, DDOT, MPD and Ward Outreach have been notified.
Street Closures:
3700 block of 9th St NW
3600 block of New Hampshire Ave NW
3600 block of Rock Creek Church Rd NW.”
DC Fire & EMS reported:
“9th St fire under control. Still no injuries reported. Request @RedCrossNCR for 5 displaced adult occupants.”
Update 7am:
“DDOT reports the fire activity in the 3700 block of 9th St NW has cleared. The following street closures have reopened.
3700 block of 9th St NW
3600 block of New Hampshire Ave NW
3600 block of Rock Creek Church Rd NW.”
Yesterday morning we woke up to the happy news that the Bill Cosby mural had finally been removed from the Ben’s Chili Bowl mural on U Street. Alas the sad news was that President Obama, Chuck Brown and Donnie Simpson went down too. And this morning the wall quickly went from white to worse:
Photo by Owen Comstock
So a replacement is needed post haste! We mentioned yesterday that Ben’s was taking a poll to see who the replacements will be this year. There were 56 options, with some uh interesting choices, with many very good ones. Another option was to write-in your choice. Yesterday DC Fireman commented that Lt. Kevin McRae would be an excellent selection to honor his memory. Lt. McRae perished fighting a fire in Shaw in 2015. This movement to vote Lt. McRae is starting to gain steam and I wholeheartedly endorse it. So if you are going to vote – please do include Lt. McRae of blessed memory. Thank you.
A reader reports:
“Our Uber drove by this carbeque to drop us off, we couldn’t believe what we saw so we went back to check it out. Props to the police and fire fighters who arrived so quickly.”
A reader reports:
“Huge flames at Georgia and Fairmont St, NW. There about 9 trucks and about three ambulances that just arrived.”
Update AlertDC reports:
“Street Closure / Fire: 2719 Georgia Avenue NW The road is closed in the 2500-2900 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Please use alternate route.”
Ga. Ave fire under control. Search found no victims. Some extension 2nd flr. Active investigation of cause as structure was vacant. No injs. pic.twitter.com/97iNhYk68x
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 30, 2016
Recently renovated at 3522 Connecticut Avenue, NW
A reader reports:
“I was by the food trucks at GW (22 and H) and there was a loud boom – I think a fuel tank exploded. The truck caught fire and there were massive flames. The street was filled with people and I hope no one was hurt.”
Another reader reports at 2:05pm:
“Pictures taken from my desk. Lots of sirens. Not sure what is on fire but it’s right in the middle of GW campus.”
DC Fire and EMS reported:
“Food Truck fire -21st and H Streets, NW At least 3 burned patients will be transposed from the scene.”
.@dcfireems working at scene of food truck fire on 2100 block H St NW on GWU campus @fox5dc @ABC7News @dcexaminer @PoPville @DCist pic.twitter.com/x7ItyQMijR
— Harrison Jones (@h_jonesphoto) November 16, 2016
“Dear PoPville,
We thought we should spread the word, in case this guy is a serial arsonist.
On Friday morning at about 2:30 am, we found our car on fire in our alley (entrance at 3rd and K Street). The video below (from a neighbor’s security camera) shows the arsonist, though his face is covered. Based on the video, we think he could have used a timer, and an explosive.
Update:
With a little help from the internet, we are now 99% sure that it was a thermite device. Basically, a homemade incendiary device where super hot combustibles put in a ceramic pot and set on fire. 1 lb. of thermite can melt through a car hood and an engine block in a matter of minutes.
Clearly, this guy has done this before. We’d like all of our DC neighbors to be on the lookout, and if they see someone who fits this MO, be aware that they could have a serious explosion and fire on their hands in 20 minutes. The guy appears to be about 6 feet tall, white, and carrying a large paper bag. He has a distinct walk and run, and was wearing very baggie clothes and running shoes.”
Photo by Ben Chase
Update:
We extinguished burning playground equip. rear Sharp Health school 4300 13 St NW. Investigator on scene. No injs. pic.twitter.com/cJHOTkZ7Mh
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 11, 2016
Thanks to all who’ve emailed and tweeted. Cmcmac reports: Read More
