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Divers Can't Save Man Who Crashed Car Into Potomac River Near Memorial Bridge (DEVELOPING) Divers Can't Save Man Who Crashed Car Into Potomac River Near Memorial Bridge (DEVELOPING)
Divers Can't Save Man Who Crashed Car Into Potomac River Near Memorial Bridge (Developing) One person is dead after taking a plunge into the Potomac River overnight near Memorial Bridge in DC, officials say. First responders were called shortly after midnight to the water, where they found a car in the river with a person inside. Update Water Rescue Rock Creek Pkwy beneath Memorial Bridge in Potomac River. @DCPoliceDept divers with assistance from DC Fire & EMS have removed 1 victim from submerged vehicle in critical life threatening condition. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/aoJulriD1z — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) December 22, 2023 The man - who has not been identified by…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire
One Firefighter Killed, Four Others Injured Battling Intense Baltimore Rowhome Fire Maryland is in mourning after one firefighter died and sever others were injured battling a massive rowhouse blaze. Several homes went up in flames on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, and the furious fire claimed the life of one and left at least four other with various burns and other injuries, according to city officials. The firefighter's name has not been released, pending the notification of his family. "Tonight, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce one member has tragically perished as a result of his injuries," Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said during a briefing. Sh…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Video Shows DC Fire & EMS Workers Brawling While Responding To Emergency Video Shows DC Fire & EMS Workers Brawling While Responding To Emergency
Video Shows DC Fire & EMS Workers Brawling While Responding To Emergency Six DC Fire & EMS employees have been placed on leave after a melee among them broke out while responding to an emergency call. The Tuesday night, April 25 footage was posted to the Code3DMV Twitter page. Last Night in NW DC. 🥴 #Code3DMV pic.twitter.com/ZRmAFgy6VC — Code3DMV (@Code3DMV) April 26, 2023 “The actions depicting in a video of the incident are completely unacceptable and do not reflect the behavior we require of our members,” the department said in a statement.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
DC Firefighter, With Only 6 Months Experience, Saves Woman From Burning Home DC Firefighter, With Only 6 Months Experience, Saves Woman From Burning Home
DC Firefighter, With Only 6 Months Experience, Saves Woman From Burning Home A rookie firefighter from Washington DC is being hailed a hero after saving a woman from her burning home over Memorial Day weekend. Probationary Firefighter Kojo Saunders of Engine 10 in Trinidad only had six months experience when he completed the rescue on Sunday, May 29, DC Fire & EMS said.  Update Working Fire 2100 block I St NE. #DCsBravest rescued an adult female from 1st floor fire apartment. Victim transported to a trauma center. Fire confined to 1st floor Apt. in 3 story occupied apartment building & now under control. Displacements anticipated. pic.twitter.com/m6wuIq3…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
DC Family Of 9 Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Needs Help To Rebuild DC Family Of 9 Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Needs Help To Rebuild
DC Family Of 9 Who 'Lost Everything' In House Fire Needs Help To Rebuild A family of nine from Washington DC who "lost everything do to a house fire" needs help to rebuild their lives, according to a GoFundMe organized by the family.  The family was displaced by a fire that broke out at their home in the 4300 block of South Dakota Avenue, Northeast, on May 5, according to a Tweet from DC Fire & EMS. Update: Request @RedCrossNCGC for 2 adults and 5 children who have been displaced. — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 6, 2022 While no one was physically hurt, the family is suffering a major financial loss.  "We didn't have renter insurance and lost everyt…

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by David Cifarelli