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Police & Fire
Faulty Power Lines To Blame For 'Dramatic' Virginia Business Explosion: Fire Investigators
The cause of a fire that led to an explosion in Fairfax County has been determined to be accidental weeks after a firefighter avoided a potentially fatal fate. On Tuesday, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department investigators determined that the November explosion in the Bailey's Crossroads area was caused by faulty power lines that led to the fiery incident. Fire Investigators determined the cause of 11/7/23 fire & explosion is attributed to the underground service lateral (power lines) degradation leading to arcing & subsequent underground fire involving insulation of adjacen…
Police & Fire
Explosives Destroy Three DC Businesses July Fourth Weekend (NEW
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At least three explosives were set off in Washington, DC early on Sunday morning within a span of just 15 minutes, and now the Metropolitan Police Department is seeking answers. Local and federal investigators are seeking the public's assistance in tracking down a firebug who set off several explosive devices that caused extensive damage to several area businesses in Northeast DC. The incendiary night for investigators began at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, when a suspect detonated an explosive device on the sidewalk outside of the ATM at Truist Bank in the 2300 block of Washi…
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10 Displaced By Two-Alarm DC Fire In Three-Story Apartment Building (
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Nearly a dozen residents are displaced from their Washington, DC home after a two alarm blaze broke out on the top floor of an apartment building on Thursday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to 900 block of 52nd Street NE, where there was a top floor and attic fire reported inside the three-story building. Working Fire 900 block 52nd St NE. Heavy fire top floor 3 story apartment building. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 30, 2023 The fire was reported under control at approximately 3:30 p.m., officials said. …
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured Battling Blaze At Alexandria Townhouse (
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One firefighter was injured battling a midday blaze in the Old Town neighborhood in Alexandria on Wednesday afternoon, officials say. Crews from the Alexandria Fire Department were called at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15 to the 200 block of South Fairfax Street, where there were reports of a fire inside an area townhouse. Crews were able to have the fire knocked down and extinguished within an hour, though one firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. No other injuries were reported. Official…
Police & Fire
Arlington Arsonist With Saudi Arabia Ties Charged In Apartment Fire, Officials Say
An electrical engineer from Arlington with apparent ties to Saudi Arabia is facing arson charges for setting an intentional fire on the balcony at an area apartment building, authorities announced. Sami Kasawat, 33, has been charged with one count each of arson and endangering other people or property following an incident over the weekend, according to the Arlington County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office on Monday, Jan. 30. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, crews from the Arlington County Fire Department responded to the 5500 block of Columbia Pike, where there was a repor…
Police & Fire
Dead Body Found In Wreckage Of Smoldering Virginia Home Destroyed By Fire
A body was pulled from a Fairfax County home the afternoon after a massive fire tore through the property, making it difficult for fire crews to battle the raging blaze that razed the structure. Late on Monday, Dec. 26, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews responded to the 3500 block of Goodview Court in Fairfax, where there was a reported fire that broke out and fully engulfed the home. Initially, one occupant of the home was reported missing in the fire, though at approximately 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27, officials announced that a body had been located in the smoldering home and pro…
Police & Fire
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: DC Firefighters Rescue Residents From Two-Alarm Apartment Fire
Firefighters were captured on video bringing several residents to safety as heavy smoke traveled through an apartment building in Northwest DC on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Crews were called just before noon to the multi-story building on the 700 block of 24th Street, where several senior citizens live, according to DC Fire and EMS. The fire was quickly extinguished, and videos posted to the department's Twitter page showed firefighters safely pulling the residents out of the window and carrying them down to safety on a ladder. Update 2 Alarm fire 700 block 24th St NW. Fire has been knocked dow…
Police & Fire
Two-Alarm Weekend Fire Causes $1M In Damages To Historic Arlington Church, Officials Say
An early morning fire that broke out over the weekend in Virginia is proven costly for an Arlington congregation facing a million-dollar bill. Shortly before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, multiple fire agencies responded to a reported structure fire at Mount Olivet Methodist Church in the 1500 block of North Glebe Road, according to the Arlington County Fire Department. #Alert: Units are on scene of a 2 alarm fire in the 1500 BLK of N. Glebe Rd. The fire has been knocked down and units are in the process of overhauling. pic.twitter.com/OBtSozuDBH — Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVa…
Police & Fire
Fairfax House Fire Will Cost Family More Than Half A Million Dollars: Fire Officials
A house fire that broke out in Fairfax over the weekend will cost the victims more than $594,000 in repairs, officials said.The blaze at the 8500 block of Grigsby Drive in West Springfield was reported around 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, July 10. Flames were showing on the first floor and roof, with no occupants inside Fairfax County Fire and Rescue reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation and no injuries were reported, authorities said.
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