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Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says
Teen's Spirit 'Here Every Step Of The Way' After Being Killed In DC Metro Station, Family Says Thousands of dollars have been raised by the community on behalf of the family of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed in a Metro station in Northeast DC last week. Avion Evans was identified by the Metropolitan Police Department as the teenager who was killed when a fight broke out on the platform of the Brookland-Catholic University Metro Station in the 800 block Monroe Street NE.  The shooting was reported shortly before 4 p.m. on April 4. Upon arrival, officers found Evans suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the station by DC Fire and EMS personn…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community
Dogs Suffering From Critical Injuries In DC House Fire See Support From Community A family is rallying community support following a critical fire in Southeast DC that destroyed a woman's home and left her beloved dogs with serious injuries. Shortly after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a home in the 3500 block of Ely Place SE, when flames tore through the residence and destroyed the property. The site of the fire in DC Twitter/@dcfireems One firefighter reported minor injuries and crews were able to get the fire under control, but two dogs - Sage and Adonis - belonging to Giavonna Morgan sustained critical injuries before th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say
Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say Cleanup efforts are underway and first responders are being hailed as heroes after a pair of gas-fed explosions rocked a Southeast DC neighborhood on Thursday. A convenience store next to a day care center was destroyed on Jan. 18 when a gas leak led to a tricky fire in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE, prompting a lengthy battle that took hours to get under control. Video from the dash-cam of the first engine on scene captures the moment when the second of two explosions takes place at a convenience store on Marion Barry Ave SE minutes after the initial daycare explosion #DCsBra…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
127-Year-Old Firehouse Destroyed By Massive Fire In DC 127-Year-Old Firehouse Destroyed By Massive Fire In DC
127-Year-Old Firehouse Destroyed By Massive Fire In DC All hands were on deck overnight as crews from throughout the area were called in to help battle a massive two-alarm fire that took down part of a DC firehouse that has stood since the 1800s.  Fire crews had their hands full on Friday night as flames tore through the former firehouse, which was under renovation in the 1600 block of North Capitol Street. First responders were called at around 7:15 p.m. on Friday when flames and smoke could be seen coming from the roof of the building. Update 2 Alarm fire 1600 block N. Capitol St NW. Defensive mode with large water streams from the e…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
MAYDAY: Fire Collapses Mormon Church In Maryland MAYDAY: Fire Collapses Mormon Church In Maryland
Mayday: Fire Collapses Mormon Church In Maryland A firefighter was injured in a devastating fire that broke out inside a Montgomery County church. First responders in Montgomery County and Washington DC were called to a two-alarm fire that broke out at a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon church), authorities announced. Update - Western Avenue, Mormon Church, /nd Alarm, @mcfrs T710, AT719, M701, MAU716, CT740, SA700, EMS702 & DCFD on scene pic.twitter.com/5If4sq4aWR — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 20, 2023 According to officials, the roof collapsed and the church sustained significant damage. One fir…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Distress Call Declared After Roof Collapses At Ristorante Piccolo In Northwest DC Distress Call Declared After Roof Collapses At Ristorante Piccolo In Northwest DC
Distress Call Declared After Roof Collapses At Ristorante Piccolo In Northwest DC The two-alarm fire that tore through a popular Northwest DC restaurant has intensified on Thursday afternoon as crews continue to try and get the flames under control. A distress call was declared at approximately 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, June 29 at Ristorante Piccolo on 31st Street NW in Georgetown when the roof of the restaurant collapsed on the first floor of the two-story building. The roof at Ristorante Piccolo collapsed.@dcfireems The fire was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, and a second alarm was sounded around hour later. Update 2 Alarm Fire 1000 bl…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Stubborn And Difficult' Fire Breaks Out At Popular DC Restaurant (VIDEOS) 'Stubborn And Difficult' Fire Breaks Out At Popular DC Restaurant (VIDEOS)
'Stubborn And Difficult' Fire Breaks Out At Popular DC Restaurant (Videos) First responders are at the scene of a two-alarm fire that broke out at a popular Northwest DC restaurant. The fire was reported at Ristorante Piccolo on 31st Street NW in Georgetown at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, and a second alarm was sounded an hour later. Update Working Fire 1000 block 31st St NW. 2 more engines & 1 truck requested. Still opening up and accessing fire and working to prevent extension. Access issues to to building configuration. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/aDP3cGt79H — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 29, 2023 In total, 20 units and 100 fire…

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by Zak Failla
News
Crash Outside National Zoo Sends 7 To Hospital, 3 Critical, Officials Say (DEVELOPING) Crash Outside National Zoo Sends 7 To Hospital, 3 Critical, Officials Say (DEVELOPING)
Crash Outside National Zoo Sends 7 To Hospital, 3 Critical, Officials Say (Developing) A violent crash in Washington, DC sent several people to the hospital, some in worse shape than others, authorities say. The crash reportedly occurred the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 21, in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue NW, outside of the National Zoo, according to a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson.  At least three people were pinned in the multi-vehicle crash, police say. Update crash with entrapment 3000 block Connecticut Ave NW. All patients extricated. Transporting 7 patients to various hospitals, 3 with life threatening injuries. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/Vr2sNPOdsr — DC Fire a…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Man Suffers Critical Electrical Injuries Atop Roof Of Train At DC's Union Station: Officials Man Suffers Critical Electrical Injuries Atop Roof Of Train At DC's Union Station: Officials
Man Suffers Critical Electrical Injuries Atop Roof Of Train At DC's Union Station: Officials Officials say that a person was critically injured by an electric shock while on top of a train at Union Station early on Friday morning in Washington, DC. The incident was first reported by DC Fire and EMS officials at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, when a man suffered an electrical injury after coming into contact with a power line while walking on the roof of the car. According to officials, the victim was found under H Street in Northeast Washington, DC, though first responders had to wait to jump into action until power could be cut to the area. Technical Rescue up…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Historic Georgetown Jazz Club Reopening Week After Fire Historic Georgetown Jazz Club Reopening Week After Fire
Historic Georgetown Jazz Club Reopening Week After Fire A historic Georgetown Jazz club is reopening after a fire broke out last week, officials state. The Blues Alley Jazz Club will reopen Tuesday, Nov. 1, confirms a spokesperson for the historic jazz supper club. The club went up in flames around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, just 30 minutes before a scheduled performance, as previously reported by Daily Voice. No serious injuries were reported in the blaze, which broke out in the attic space, according to DC Fire and EMS. The fire burning below quickly compromised the roof, causing [one] firefighter to partially fall through," fire offici…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
DC Residential Fire Displaces 2 Adults, 11 Children DC Residential Fire Displaces 2 Adults, 11 Children
DC Residential Fire Displaces 2 Adults, 11 Children Nearly a dozen children were displaced after a massive residential fire in DC, authorities say. Firefighters were working to contain the blaze in the 3300 block of Croffut Place SE around 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, according to DC Fire and EMS. Update Working Fire 3300 block Croffut Pl. SE. Fire top floor 2 story occupied end row dwelling. Fire knocked down and under control. Residents safely evacuated prior to arrival. No injuries reported. 2 adults & 11 children displaced. Investigators on scene to determine cause. pic.twitter.com/DcDSdgzYFg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 17…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Woman Rescued By First Responders After Getting Trapped Under Metro Train In Friendship Heights Woman Rescued By First Responders After Getting Trapped Under Metro Train In Friendship Heights
Woman Rescued By First Responders After Getting Trapped Under Metro Train In Friendship Heights Officials say a woman was hospitalized after getting rescued when she found herself in a precarious position during rush hour. An incident involving a person under a metro train was announced at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 when a pedestrian required a rescue after becoming stuck under a train at the Friendship Heights station, according to a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson. One Person Under a Train https://t.co/5vBpT5915c — Montgomery Fire Wire (@MoCoFireWire) October 6, 2022 Multiple first responders from several agencies responded to the scene following the reported stri…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire
Two Dogs Dead, Other Animals Saved In DC House Fire Multiple animals were pulled from a D.C. house fire on Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials reported. Sometime after 2 p.m. fire crew reported to the 1700 block Lincoln Road to put out the flames coming from the first floor of a two-story home, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. Working Fire 1700 block Lincoln Rd NE. Fire 1st floor 2 story row dwelling. Several dogs rescued by firefighters. EMS engaged in resuscitation efforts. pic.twitter.com/1goRwx9QTC — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) September 28, 2022 Sadly, of the five dogs pulled from the blaze, two died from their injuries, authorities sai…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say
DC Teen In Custody For Allegedly Murdering Maryland Man In Car, Police Say A teenager in DC is facing a murder charge after allegedly shooting and killing a Maryland man earlier this year, authorities announced. Southwest, DC resident River Barfield, 19, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder while armed following a months-long investigation into the fatal shooting of Hyattsville resident Jacky Brooks, 20, in March. Shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Seventh District responded to the 4100 block of South Capitol Terrace in Southwest DC, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, offic…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
BREAKING: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports BREAKING: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports
Breaking: Secret Service Car Crashes Into Security Gate In DC: Reports A secret service vehicle was reportedly involved in an accident on Wednesday, September 14, a spokesperson from the Secret Service said. Sometime before noon, law enforcement reported to the scene in the 2300 block of Wisconsin Avenue, where they discovered the car had crashed into a security barrier, the source detailed. D.C. Fire and EMS reported that they remained close to the scene in case they were needed.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
One Person Removed From Car Flipped Upside Down In DC Crash One Person Removed From Car Flipped Upside Down In DC Crash
One Person Removed From Car Flipped Upside Down In DC Crash One individual was removed from a car that was flipped upside down in a crash on Thursday, August 18, D.C. officials said.Law enforcement arrived at the scene of the crash in the 400 block Independence Ave and saw a gray car on its roof, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. The person who was removed from the vehicle had serious but non-life threatening injuries and will be transported to a local hospital, authorities said.

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Residents Displaced After Car Crashes Into DC Home Residents Displaced After Car Crashes Into DC Home
Residents Displaced After Car Crashes Into DC Home Residents of a DC residence received an alarming wake up call after their home was struck by a vehicle, authorities say. A silver sedan crashed into the home in the unit block of Florida Avenue NE around 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, according to DC Fire and EMS officials. Occupants of the home were evacuated and were reportedly uninjured. Update car striking house unit block Florida Ave NE. House WAS occupied. Occupants were evacuated and uninjured. Confirmed structural damage. Driver transported serious non life threatening injuries. Request @RedCrossNCGC for 4 displaced residents. Buil…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against DC Fire And EMS For Racial And Gender Discrimination $10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against DC Fire And EMS For Racial And Gender Discrimination
$10 Million Lawsuit Filed Against DC Fire And EMS For Racial And Gender Discrimination A $10 million race and gender discrimination lawsuit has been filed against D.C. Fire and EMS by four black female firefighters, reports 7News. The women allege that they were subjected to "harsher standards" and "disciplinary actions" by D.C. Fire and EMS, than their white colleagues, continues the outlet. One of the attorneys who filed the case, Pam Keith, alleges that "Black women are tolerated, but not embraced" in the D.C. Fire and EMS community that she describes as a "boys club".  To read the full story by 7News, click here. 

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building
Video Shows Firefighters Rescuing Adult, Child Trapped In Burning DC Building D.C. firefighters saved an adult and child trapped in a burning building on July 9, officials said. Video footage showed firefighters in the 2800 block Gainesville Street using an aerial ladder to quickly remove the individuals from the building, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. On Sat. afternoon 7/9 #DCsBravest battled an apartment fire in the 2800 block Gainesville St NE. Firefighters from Truck 17 rescued a child and adult using both the aerial and portable ladders. Both were uninjured due to these swift actions. pic.twitter.com/DuDJO8GNA8 — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 10, 2022 Bot…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS) Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (PHOTOS)
Worker Seriously Injured In 3-Story Fall During DC Home Renovation (Photos) A worker was rescued after falling three floors below ground of a house during a renovation project on Monday, July 11, authorities said. Fire and Rescue services arrived at a home on R.I. Avenue NW, where they placed the victim in a stokes basket and lift him to safety, D.C. Fire and EMS reported. Below grade rescue unit block R.I. Ave NW. Worker fell 3 floors into a below grade area of house under renovation. #DCsBravest placed victim in stokes rescue basket and lifted him to safety. Patient being transported with serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/DjNUYsqHWs — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfir…

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by AJ Goldbloom
Police & Fire
D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service
D.C. Fire Department Announces Death of Firefighter With 19 Years Of Service The D.C. fire department announced this week that a 19-year veteran of the department has died.  Firefighter Dejuan Woodland passed away from a medical issue on Wednesday, June 29, a department spokesperson said. Woodland joined D.C. Fire and EMS in 2003 and was stationed on Truck 2 during his entire tenure, a tweet announcing his death said.  Fire officials are meeting with Woodland's family on Thursday to discuss how the department can help. They do not plan to release any more information until after speaking with them.  #DCsBravest are deeply saddened to announce the death of Activ…

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by Josh Lanier