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Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial
Man Airlifted To Hospital With Serious Injuries From Propane Tank Fire Near Lincoln Memorial A man suffered serious injuries and had to be airlifted to an area hospital by US Park Police when a fire broke out at a kiosk near the Lincoln Memorial. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called shortly after 7 a.m. on Thursday morning to a small concession kiosk outside Lincoln Memorial Circle NW, where there were propane tanks in danger of exploding. Update kiosk fire Lincoln Memorial Circle. Continue to overhaul the kiosk. Investigators on scene to determine cause. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/v2SPeAEgaJ — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) March 28, 2024 One person was injured and taken to t…

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by Zak Failla
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HAZMAT: Overturned Propane Tanker Sends 3 To Hospital, Jams I-395 HAZMAT: Overturned Propane Tanker Sends 3 To Hospital, Jams I-395
HAZMAT: Overturned Propane Tanker Sends 3 To Hospital, Jams I-395 A crash that left a propane tanker overturned sent three people to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon, July 26 on I-395 in Arlington. The crash happened in the southbound lanes between Shirlington Circle and King Street around 1:30 p.m. HazMat crews were called to the scene as other responders brought the truck upright.  Three people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries and the highway reopened around 4 p.m. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Body Found In Car In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING) Body Found In Car In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)
Body Found In Car In Fairfax County (Developing) Emergency response crews were on the scene of a dead body found inside of a car in Fairfax County, Herndon Police said on Twitter. UPDATE 1: It does not appear that any crime was committed. Crews on-scene noticed something that prompted them to call HAZMAT to the scene as a precaution. Continue to avoid the area. Updates as available. #HerndonPD — Herndon Police (@HerndonPolice) May 9, 2022 This body was found in the 500 block of Florida Avenue around 3:19 p.m. on Monday, May 9, according to the Tweet. Police confirm to Daily Voice they don't suspect any crime was committed. The body w…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Small Explosion Sets Off Fire In Anne Arundel County: Fire Officials Small Explosion Sets Off Fire In Anne Arundel County: Fire Officials
Small Explosion Sets Off Fire In Anne Arundel County: Fire Officials Anne Arundel County Fire was on the scene of a small explosion from a shipping container that sparked a fire in Millersville, the department said on Twitter. Major Incident: Jabez Run in Millersville. @AACoFD On Scene. Avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/TmsKJpFWch — Anne Arundel County Fire Department (@AACoFD) May 4, 2022 The explosion was reported just after 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, the department said. The fire was put out a short time later, fire officials said.  Hazmat crews were on the scene investigating as well. People are being advised to avoid the area. No other informatio…

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by David Cifarelli