@RarityInForm tweets us just after 8am:
“Fire @ VIDA 17th & U. Flames visible on the roof deck. Good thing the fire dept. across the street. @PoPville”
@dcfireems “Update: Fire is knocked down. Units checking for extension. #dctraffic”
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“1600 block of U St NW had some pallets on fire on the roof of a 4 story building which has been extinguished. traffic delays #dctraffic”
Thanks to those who emailed and tweeted us.
@IAFF36 tweeted:
“House Fire – 500blk Florida Ave NW – fire in basement, extinguishing fire #DCFD”
From @Metrorailinfo:
“Blu/Slv/Org Line: Single tracking btwn Smithsonian & Federal Ctr SW due to fire department activity at Federal Ctr SW. Expect delays.”
Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above. Updates when more is known.
806 7th Street, NW
Update 10am: No damage to Fado – opening today on time!
A reader reports just after 9:30am:
“Just walked by to see three fire trucks pull up and firemen running in with the hose. No visible smoke from outside.”
Update: A reader notes this could be the offices upstairs as Fado’s door is the left of this photo.
A reader reports:
“happened around 1130pm, last night. completely out of the blue, car glitch? Arson? Owners of the car don’t seem to be around.”
Ah the famed Car-b-que. Been a while since we’ve seen one. Reason always seems to be a mystery. Though I’m sure some may suspect an accelerator problem…
Another reader sends the after photo:
A reader on the ground reports just after 1:30pm:
“The focus of fire-fighting efforts is a row house on the east side of Georgia Avenue, just south of Quincy – next door to the Petworth Market. I saw no flames or smoke, but ladders and hoses deployed in front and behind that building. Traffic on Georgia Avenue is blocked in both direction between New Hampshire and Quincy. Fire vehicles occupy the street.”
@dcfireems tweets:
“Report of Fire – 3700blk of Georgia Ave NW – Units on the scene. Update: Fire has been extinguished. Units looking for extension. #dctraffic”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Gregory M. Dean as Chief of the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (FEMS).
“The safety and well-being of District residents is my top priority and FEMS is at the frontlines of this effort. Chief Dean is a proven, collaborative leader who led a department with an international reputation for its fire-based EMS performance. I am certain that he will work with our emergency first responders and the community to move the department forward in exciting ways,” said Mayor Bowser.
“I look forward to working with Mayor Bowser and FEMS providers to deliver efficient and compassionate fire and emergency medical services to the residents in all eight Wards,” said Dean. “We will build on the Department’s strengths and bring a data driven approach that will ensure we are delivering top-notch services 24/7.”
Dean previously served for 10 years as the Fire EMS chief for Seattle, Washington, where he led the administrative and operational functions of a team of 1,150 employees with a $175 million budget. He brings homeland security expertise and a reputation for working well with residents, labor and other stakeholders. (more…)
A reader reports around 10:30am:
“Steve Madden in Georgetown at 3109 M Street, NW is on fire. Heavy fire equipment response.”
@dcfireems tweeted:
“Final Update: Fire is knocked down. No extension. No injuries. Units returning to service. #dctraffic”
Around sends just after 8am (after calling 911). Haven’t seen any reports from DCFD yet. Updates when/if available.
From @dcfireems:
“UPDATE: Metro Box Alarm: Dupont Circle Sta. no fire. station evacuated to clear smoke.”
Another reader sends via email:
“Not sure what’s up but DCFD is on scene and station was smoke filled”
Updates when more is known.
@petehammerle tweet us:
“it really did not look bad. You could smell some smoke but it smelled like most metro stations. No one seemed concerned”
@Metrorailinfo tweets:
“Red Line: Expect residual delays in both directions due to earlier fire department investigation at Dupont Circle.”
@dcfireems tweets:
“UPDATE: Metro Box Alarm: Dupont Cir Sta. station to reopen shortly.”