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One Dead, Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Northwest DC Apartment Building (UPDATED) One Dead, Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Northwest DC Apartment Building (UPDATED)
One Dead, Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Northwest DC Apartment Building (Updated) One person is dead and three others were injured when an early morning blaze broke out in a Northwest DC apartment building where many seniors live, officials confirmed. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1200 block of M Street NW, where there was a reported fire in a unit that rapidly spread.  The fire was reported in the 1200 block of M Street NW Twitter/@dcfireems Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames coming from the eighth floor of the nine-story building, and once inside, they found a resident who was later pronoun…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Pets Rescued, Person Critical Following Fire In Northwest DC Apartment Building (VIDEO) Pets Rescued, Person Critical Following Fire In Northwest DC Apartment Building (VIDEO)
Pets Rescued, Person Critical Following Fire In Northwest DC Apartment Building (Video) One person was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition after being rescued from an apartment fire in Northwest DC on Tuesday. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called before noon on Feb. 27 to the 1300 block of Peabody Street NW, where there was a reported fire in the basement of a three-story apartment building.  Update Working Fire 1300 block Peabody St NW. Fire is under control. @DCMOCRS are assisting displaced residents & @RedCrossNCGC has been notified. We anticipate a large number of displaced. This brief video shows intensity of fire on arrival. #DCsBravest pic.twit…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS) Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (PHOTOS)
Fast-Moving Fire Reaches Roof Of Building In Southeast DC (Photos) Smoke and fire quickly spread through a building in Southeast DC on Thursday afternoon, though crews were able to quickly corral the flames. At around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, DC Fire and EMS personnel were working in the 300 block of 11th Street SE when a fire broke out in a first floor trash chute of a three-story mixed-use apartment building. Working Fire 300 block 11th St SE. Fire originated lower level in trash chute and extended to roof of 3 story apartment building with store on first floor. Hose lines in place attacking fire on all levels. All visible fire extinguished. Checking f…

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by Zak Failla
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Person Pulled From DC Apartment Fire Dies In Hospital (DEVELOPING) Person Pulled From DC Apartment Fire Dies In Hospital (DEVELOPING)
Person Pulled From DC Apartment Fire Dies In Hospital (Developing) Officials say that the person pulled from a second-story kitchen fire early on Monday morning in Southeast DC has died. At approximately 3:45 a.m. on Monday, June 26, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 700 block of Brandywine Street SE, where there were reports of smoke coming from a residence. Box Alarm 700 block Brandywine St SE. Fire 2nd floor kitchen knocked down in 3 story apartment building. 1 victim being removed from fire apartment. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 26, 2023 One person was rescued from the apartment and was rushed to an area hospital wit…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Tricky Northeast DC Apartment Fire Man Killed In Tricky Northeast DC Apartment Fire
Man Killed In Tricky Northeast DC Apartment Fire One person was killed in a fast-moving fire that broke out inside an apartment building in Northeast DC over the weekend, officials confirmed. At approximately 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue NE, where there were flames coming out of the top floor of a three-story apartment building. Update Working Fire 1400 block Saratoga Ave NE. Fire top floor extended into attic. Still have fire condition on attic. Request aerial tower. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/tMJgyJ1Css — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 22, 2023 Vid…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Child Critically Injured, Two Others Hospitalized In DC Apartment Fire (DEVELOPING) Child Critically Injured, Two Others Hospitalized In DC Apartment Fire (DEVELOPING)
Child Critically Injured, Two Others Hospitalized In DC Apartment Fire (Developing) Officials say that a child is fighting for its life after suffering injuries in an afternoon fire in Washington, DC. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called at approximately 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 to the 3300 block of 6th Street SE, where there was a fire reported in the first floor of a three-story apartment building. One child was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries that were described as life-threatening. The fire was extinguished before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, though some residents were still forced to shelter on balconies due to heavy smoke conditions…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze
Fire Sprinklers Save Dog From Fairfax Blaze Two sprinkler heads extinguished an apartment fire in Fairfax and spared a dog’s life on Wednesday, July 13. Fire officials responded to a report of an apartment fire in the 2300 block of Rolling Fork Circle and saw smoke coming from one of the units, the Fairfax County Fire Department said. The dog was the only occupant of the unit at the time of the fire, but was unharmed due to the fire sprinklers going off just in time, authorities said. The fire was extinguished by the time officials assessed the scene and no apartment occupants or firefighters were harmed, officials reported. Fire …

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by AJ Goldbloom