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Community Rallying Around Immigrant Family Whose American Dream Was Dashed By DC Explosion Community Rallying Around Immigrant Family Whose American Dream Was Dashed By DC Explosion
Community Rallying Around Immigrant Family Whose American Dream Was Dashed By DC Explosion An immigrant couple who came to the nation's capital looking to live the American Dream is reeling after the gas explosion in Anacostia that leveled their convenience store.  On Jan. 18, there was a gas explosion in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue that led to the destruction of Ishaq Hussen's Danakil Convenience Store and left other nearby businesses with severe damage. Video from the dash-cam of the first engine on scene captures the moment when the second of two explosions takes place at a convenience store on Marion Barry Ave SE minutes after the initial daycare explosion #…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Five People, Family Pets Displaced By Massive Overnight Southeast DC Fire Five People, Family Pets Displaced By Massive Overnight Southeast DC Fire
Five People, Family Pets Displaced By Massive Overnight Southeast DC Fire Several people were displaced overnight in Southeast DC when a fire broke out and damaged several area homes. At approximately 1 a.m. on Tuesday morning DC Fire and EMS personnel responded to the 2100 block of 13th Street SE in Anacostia when a massive blaze broke out in a two-story home that damaged neighboring properties, officials said. Box Alarm 2100 block 13th St SE. Fire rear patio 2 story frame house with extension to 2nd floor. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 20, 2023 Shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, the agency said that the fire was under control, …

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by Zak Failla