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Police & Fire
Virginia Barn Blaze Rages Overnight, Threatens Nearby Woods: Fire Officials
Firefighters in Loudoun County had their hands full early Tuesday morning, battling a raging barn fire that spread to nearby woods in Leesburg. The blaze was reported just before 2 a.m. in the 43300 block of Spinks Ferry Road. Crews from Lucketts, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Lansdowne, Ashburn, and Frederick County, arrived to find a 40-by-40-foot pole barn fully engulfed in flames, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue officials said. Flames had already spread to an adjacent wooded area, forcing crews to launch an aggressive exterior attack on both the structure and the wildfire. The bulk of t…
Schools
Spark From Welder, Grinder, Causes $1M In Damage At Virginia Magnet School: Fire Marshal
Debris from a welder inside a classroom at the Academies of Loudoun magnet school in Leesburg on Tuesday afternoon is likely to blame for the $1 million fire that broke out, officials say. At around 1 p.m. on Sept. 17, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center received an emergency call from the alarm company reporting a pull-station activation at the school, an the SRO assigned to the school reported a heavy smoke area in the boiler room reported the situation a minute later. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews and several neighboring agencies responded to the scene, where they f…
Police & Fire
Family, Visiting Relatives Displaced By Loudoun County House Fire Sparked By Lightning
The thunderstorms that rolled through Loudoun County and the rest of the DMV region left a family and relatives visiting Virginia displaced after a lightning strike in the area, officials say. Shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, first responders from multiple agencies in Virginia and Maryland responded to a home in the 15000 block of Shannondale Road in Hillsboro to investigate a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews were met by smoke and fire coming from the garage, which rapidly spread to the second story of the residence. Firefighters made their way into the home and were …
Police & Fire
Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Loudoun County Porch
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries battling a house fire on Thursday morning in Virginia, officials say. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews were called to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Edwards Ferry Road NE in Leesburg at approximately 11 a.m. on July 11. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with smoke showing and fire on the porch, which was quickly extinguished by first responders. According to a spokesperson for the agency, two firefighters sustained minor injuries during the incident. No other injuries were reported. The incident is now being investigated by the…
Police & Fire
'Bank Juggers' Killed In Fiery Crash Following Police Pursuit From Maryland Into DC: Police
Two were killed in a fiery crash during a police pursuit that spanned from Anne Arundel County and ended in Southeast DC on Tuesday, officials say. At approximately 12:15 p.m. on July 2, officers in Anne Arundel County working a specific detail targeting suspected "bank juggers" known for targeting their victims as they deposited or withdrew cash from area banks. Crash with entrapment and fire Southern Ave & 41st St SE. 2 vehicles on fire being extinguished jointly by @dcfireems & @PGFDNews. Sadly, there are 2 confirmed fatalities. A 3rd patient being transported by PG. #DCsBrave…
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Setting Incendiary Blaze In Vacant Virginia Structure: Fire Marshal
A man who allegedly set an incendiary fire in Loudoun County earlier this year has been arrested following a months-long investigation, according to the sheriff's office. Francisco Juarez was arrested on Tuesday in connection to a fire that was allegedly intentionally site in February in the 30 block of Sycolin Road in Leesburg, authorities announced. According to investigators, at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19, first responders were called to the building, where firefighters were met by a small blaze inside a vacant structure, which was extinguished rapidly before it could spread. Du…
News
Crews Battle Heat, Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Fairfax County (
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For the second time in three days, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews had to beat the heat after being called to battle a raging blaze that broke out in an area home. Before 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning, firefighters were called to a two-alarm fire that was reported in the 2700 block of Hollywood Road in West Falls Church, where they were met by an inferno showing from the top floor of the building. The fire was still raging as of 10:30 a.m. on June 26. No injuries were initially reported. This latest incident comes days after another two-alarm fire in the 6900 block of Banchory Court in…
Police & Fire
Dog Rescued, Family Displaced By Fast-Moving Northeast DC House Fire (
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Heroic firefighters made a bold save of a dog on Friday morning as they battled a blaze that rapidly spread through a three-story home in Northeast DC. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on May 3, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 4500 block of Edson Place NE, where there was a reported fire on the first floor that extended to the rest of the home and the attic. The fire in the 4500 block of Edson Place NE. Twitter/@dcfireems One dog was rescued and given some oxygen by first responders after being pulled from the smoky home, officials say, and it appeared in good spirits while h…
Police & Fire
Three Northeast DC Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire (
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Several homes in Northeast DC were damaged by a fast-moving two-alarm fire that rapidly spread. A house fire was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon inside a two-story wood-frame home in the 3700 block of 24th Street NE, officials say. 2 Alarm Fire 3700 block 24th St NE. Fully involved 2 story wood frame detached house. Fire has extended to adjacent home. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/y4AvWnAHjg — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 1, 2024 Upon arrival, DC Fire and EMS crews were met by flames showing from the second floor of the home with heavy, dark smoke billowing t…
Police & Fire
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…
Police & Fire
Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (
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There will be wide-ranging implications for residents in Southeast DC following a massive two-alarm fire on Sunday that led to a partial building collapsing. On Sunday, Oct. 22, DC Fire and EMS crews were called to the 1900 block of 17th Street SE, where there was a fast-moving fire that tore through a home that was reportedly under construction in the area. This was the rear of the building involved in the 2nd Alarm 1900 block 17th St SE shortly before it collapsed. #DCsBravest https://t.co/ixeoLW3HEi — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) October 23, 2023 Update 2 Alarm fire 1900 block …
Obituaries
Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III, 31, Died Chasing His Passion
Baltimore Firefighter Rodney Pitts III died chasing his passion: Protecting the city that he loved. Officials confirmed on Friday that the 31-year-old Pitts was the firefighter killed battling an intense blaze that broke out in a Northwest Baltimore that left four other members of his department with various burn injures, including one who is fighting for his life in critical condition. Pitts had just recently joined his hometown department, serving for Engine Company 29 with less than a year of service before he suffered incapacitating injuries on Thursday afternoon. "Baltimore lost a her…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Evaluated After Battling Overnight Blaze In Northwest DC
One firefighter had to be evaluated in Northwest DC overnight after battling a blaze that broke out in a three-story development. At around midnight, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 3200 block of M Street NW, when there was a fire reported in the utility closet of a mixed-use building that spread to the attic area. Working Fire: 3200 Block of M Street NW - Fire in three story mixed use development. Fire in utility closet with extension to attic space. No injuries to report. pic.twitter.com/3KstI7rw1o — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) August 14, 2023 A crew consisting of dozen…
Police & Fire
Smoke Seen Across DC As Flames Tear Through Roof Of Building (
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Smoke could be seen for miles and flames scorched through the roof of a business in Northeast DC on Tuesday morning. Nearly two dozen units and 100 firefighters were called to the 1300 block of H Street NE where there reports of a massive fire that broke out in a three-story commercial building that threatened neighboring structures. 2 Alarm Fire 1300 block H St NE. Considerable fire on arrival roof 3 story building with some extension to adjacent structure. Aggressive firefighting efforts have knocked down the fire. Working to cut off any further extension. No injuries reported. #DCsBr…
Police & Fire
Massive Blaze Breaks Out In Same DC Building As Famed 2007 Four-Alarm Fire
Some DC firefighters got a wicked case of deja vu as they battled a two-alarm blaze atop the same building where a four-alarm fire in 2007 sparked that took out the entire top floor. Dozens are displaced on Saturday, May 20, a day after fire crews responded to a massive roof deck fire on top of a five-story Avalon condo building in the 2600 block of Adams Mill Road NW in Adams Morgan that broke out late on Friday afternoon. Update 2 Alarm fire 2600 block Adams Mill Rd NW. Fire is under control. No injuries reported. We are working to determine the number of displacements. Aggressive fir…
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Containing 'Significant' Brush Fire At Rock Creek Park
More than 100 firefighters in Washington, DC were required to help corral a massive brush fire that broke out at Rock Creek Park on Wednesday afternoon and threatened to spread to nearby homes. At approximately 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, more than two dozen crews from various agencies throughout DC were called to the national park to help battle the trick blaze, which was reported near homes on Quincy Street NW. Update large brush fire Rock Creek Park vicinity Piney Branch Pkwy NW. Several additional units requested. Continue efforts to surround fire & protect structures where n…
Police & Fire
Rookie Volunteer Firefighter Nabbed For Arson In Virginia: Authorities
A rookie volunteer firefighter was arrested for igniting a car fire, authorities in Virginia said.Matthew Bush apparently sparked the blaze in his own 2021 Honda Civic near Samuels Mill Court on Aug. 12, according to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Fire Marshall's Office. Bush, formerly a Purcellville volunteer firefighter, was arrested on a warrant Sept. 8 and held without bail at the West Virginia Eastern Regional Jail pending his extradition back to Loudoun County, law enforcement said. Upon his arrest, Bush was suspended from the Purcellville Volunteer Fire Company, wh…
Obituaries
'Selfless' Fairfax Fire Captain Kimberly Schoppa Dies Of Line-Of-Duty Cancer
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Capt. Kimberly Schoppa died after a valiant battle with occupational cancer on Thursday, April 26. Schoppa was hired as a firefighter in 2004 and served with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department for more than 18 years. She was assigned to Fire Station 27, West Springfield (C-Shift) and a member of the Honor Guard, at the time of her passing. What a tremendous loss my heart is just broken for all who knew and loved her. Even in the end, Captain Schoppa was... Posted by Karrie Leigh Boswell on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 "Captain Schoppa was a valued …
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