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Props to Ben’s Next Door – “It was a little comfort when we needed it most”

Published December 7, 2015 at 12:02PM

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“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.”

House Fire in Columbia Heights

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 6, 2015 at 8:35AM

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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.”

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Fire at Georgia and Fairmont – Street Closures in Effect

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2015 at 4:58PM

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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”

2 Alarm Fire at 12th and U Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2015 at 11:00AM

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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:

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The Aftermath of the Most Painful Car B Que We’ve Ever Seen

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 1, 2015 at 10:10AM

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…

Car B Que at Illinois and Randolph St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 30, 2015 at 8:51AM

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Thanks to Kaveh for sending just after 11pm Sunday night:

“DCFD just put out a car fire at Illinois & Randolph NW”

Another Car Flips

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 22, 2015 at 4:46PM

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Thanks to David for sending around 4:45pm Sunday:

“This just happened at 11th and Girard in Columbia Heights. I hope everyone is ok.”

“Double decker bus totally engulfed on 23rd outside foggy bottom metro right now.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 12, 2015 at 5:19PM

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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.”

About that big DCFD Response at 13th and Clifton Last Night – It was Worse than I Thought

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 9, 2015 at 9:45AM | Updated November 9, 2015 at 3:20PM

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A few folks wrote in last night:

“any idea what’s happening on 13th and Clifton?”

Alan Henney tweets the bizarre/frightening situation:

“PERSON TRAPPED IN TRASH CHUTE/COMPACTOR, 1312 Clifton St NW-DC. 2 rescue squads attempting rescue now.”

“u/d WOMAN DOWN TRASH CHUTE- Wardman Ct Apts @ 1312 Clifton St NW. 3sty fall to sub-basement-in compactor for 90mins.Conscious/going to Med*”

Updates when/if more is known.

“Around 9:30 awful hit and run accident on Georgia Ave between Otis & Princeton”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 5, 2015 at 10:30AM | Updated November 5, 2015 at 11:30AM

A reader reports:

“Around 9:30 this morning there was an awful hit and run accident on Georgia Ave between Otis & Princeton with a huge EMS response. I spoke to a bystander, who said the victim had been unloading his car (parked in a space facing northbound on Georgia) when a distracted driver moved into the parking lane and hit him, severing the victim’s legs. The driver then reversed and left the scene. He was described as older and a ‘distracted driver.’ Apparently MPD has a license plate, so maybe they will catch the driver soon.

I hope the victim gets the very best healthcare available. Might be a good time to remind everyone: Please remember- PAY ATTENTION when you are driving! Conditions change in an instant and without your full attention things can turn tragic very quickly.”