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Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (UPDATED) Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (UPDATED)
Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (Updated) DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday morning due to an active gas leak and explosion in Southeast. An alert was issued at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 after there was a reported gas explosion in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE on the second floor. According to officials, by the time crews arrived to fight the fire, the area had already been evacuated due to the gas leak. One injury was reportedly wounded by flying debris. The building suffered extensive damage and a second alarm was called when it collapsed. Update 2nd Alarm explosion & fire 1200 block Marion Barry…

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by Zak Failla
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Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (VIDEO) Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (VIDEO)
Building Partially Collapses In Southeast DC Fire; Neighbors, Pets Displaced (Video) 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 …

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by Zak Failla
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Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (PHOTOS) Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (PHOTOS)
Balcony Comes Crashing Down On Car Outside DC Apartment (Photos) Disaster was averted on Sunday afternoon when a fourth-floor balcony collapsed and landed on the street in Northeast DC.  No injuries were reported on Sunday, July 2, when the balcony collapsed and landed on the rear end of a Subaru Impreza that was parked downstairs. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 300 block of L Street NE at around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon to investigate the incident, which caused only damage to the home and parked car. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to the 300 block of L Street NE@dcfireems It is unclear what caused the collapse. Structural…

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by Zak Failla
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Home Under Renovation Collapses In Northwest DC (DEVELOPING) Home Under Renovation Collapses In Northwest DC (DEVELOPING)
Home Under Renovation Collapses In Northwest DC (Developing) No injuries were reported after a house under construction partially collapsed in Northwest DC on Monday afternoon, authorities announced.  At approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, May 8, first responders were dispatched to the 3900 block of Kansas Avenue NW, where there was a report of a building collapse.  The unoccupied house was being renovated at the time the incident was reported, according to officials.  Update structural collapse 3900 block Kansas Ave MW. Rear of 2 story end row under renovation suffered significant collapse. No injuries. No evacuations. DC Fire & EMS standing by…

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by Zak Failla
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Building Under Renovation Collapses In DC Building Under Renovation Collapses In DC
Building Under Renovation Collapses In DC A building under renovation collapsed Tuesday, April 11 in Northwest DC. The 2-story structure on the 4000 Block of Chesapeake Street NW partially came down in the morning, causing a massive dust cloud in the area, a witness tells NBC Washington. Partial Structural Collapse: 4000 Block of Chesapeake Street NW. Two story commercial structure under renovation. All workers accounted for. No injuries. pic.twitter.com/LCnK7mARJO — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) April 11, 2023 No injuries were reported and all workers were accounted for.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Explosion, Two-Alarm Fire Rock Area Apartment Complex, Injuring 12 (DEVELOPING) Explosion, Two-Alarm Fire Rock Area Apartment Complex, Injuring 12 (DEVELOPING)
Explosion, Two-Alarm Fire Rock Area Apartment Complex, Injuring 12 (Developing) An explosion and two-alarm fire in a Maryland apartment complex left 12 with injuries and led to a structural collapse of a building on Wednesday morning, authorities announced. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard near Rabbit Road in Gaithersburg, Pete Pringer, the Chief spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, said. The incident was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16, in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Boulevard near Rabbit Road in GaithersburgTwitter/@mcfrsP…

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by Zak Failla