2 year agoDC firefighters faced challenges when they responded at 12:42 AM to a large commercial building in the 2300 block of Pa. Ave SE. Despite the structure's size & the fact it was tightly locked up, the fire was quickly located & extinguished, preventing a potentially major blaze
#ThrowbackThursday DC firefighters wet down the remains of a 3 Alarm+ fire that ravaged the Brentwood Shopping Center in the 1300 block of Rhode Island Ave NE. Blaze took place Jan. 4th, 1983
DC firefighters responded to 505 calls on Wednesday, March 30th. There were 133 critical and 258 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 114 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire
Fire 2300 block Pa. Ave SE. DC firefighters on scene of fire in a commercial building
SHOOTING: 1100 Bl. of Montello Ave. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries. An second individual is reported to have non gunshot wound injuries. H/T @alanhenney
Shooting investigation at 2238 hrs. in the 1200 block of Florida Avenue Northeast. Lookout for 2 Black males wearing all black armed with guns. Unknown direction of travel
Police shut down traffic in the area of I-295 and Pennsylvania Avenue as they conducted an investigation. There is no word on when the roadway will reopen
Box Alarm 3500 block McKinley St NW. All fire on deck extinguished. Request
Box Alarm 3500 block McKinley St NW. Grill fire rear porch with some extension to porch itself. DC firefighters checking on extent. No injuries
ANOTHER SHOOTING: DC 295 NB Pri East Capital St. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries. AVOID THIS AREA. DC 295 NB IS SHUT DOWN.
SHOOTING: Rhode Island Ave. & Saratoga Ave. N.E. MPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with gunshot wound injuries
Shooting Investigation at Rhode Island Ave and Montana Ave, NE Lookout for a red Infiniti sedan, last seen traveling southbound on Montana Ave, NE
2 year agoBiden informed Zelenskyy that the US intends to provide Ukraine with an additional $500 million in aid
With full funding of the Mayor's budget, MPD would have a net gain of 36 officers at the end of the fiscal year. With a commitment to fund ongoing retention & recruitment strategies, MPD projects reaching 3,800 officers in 2028 & 4,000 officers in 2031
Members of DC firefighters Truck 9 rescued a man from a smoke and heat filled 3rd floor window by portable ladder at the rear of the fire building on Park Road. Learn more here
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by protestors who accused D.C. police of wrongfully arresting them in June 2020 at Swann Street NW during a demonstration following the police killing of George Floyd
DC firefighters responded to 521 calls on Tuesday, March 29th. There were 139 critical and 245 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 137 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including a 2 Alarm structure fire
2 Alarm Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. Currently 28 displaced being assisted by @RedCrossNCGC, @DC_HSEMA and @DCMOCRS
2 Alarm Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. DC firefighters have extinguished all visible fire after intense battle. Prevented fire from spreading to adjacent buildings. Still opening up hitting hotspots. No further injuries. Investigators on scene. Number of displacements anticipated
MPD on Swann St. arrests in 2020. "Earlier today, a US District Court Judge dismissed the complaints filed by those arrested during the imposed curfew, & who claimed that the arrests were unconstitutional in that the curfew violated the complainants' 1st Amendment Rights
MPD on Swann St. arrests in 2020. Earlier today, a US District Court Judge dismissed the complaints filed by those arrested during the imposed curfew, & who claimed that the arrests were unconstitutional in that the curfew violated the complainants' 1st Amendment Rights
2 Alarm Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. DC firefighters making good progress in attacking & extinguishing fire. 1 patient transported non life threatening injuries. No apparent extension to adjacent structures
2 year agoNOW A 3 ALARM. I'm on scene
2 year ago2-Alarm fire spreading through 4 story garden apartment complex in Forestville Maryland. FOX5DC crew on the way to the scene
2 year ago2 Alarm fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. DC firefighters continue to actively attack fire via the interior and working to prevent spread to adjacent attached buildings
#2 Alarm fire now 1500 block Park Rd NW
2 year ago2 Alarm fire now 1500 block Park Rd NW. Fire involves top floor and attic of large 3 story institutional building. DC firefighters have rescued several occupants. 20 units & approx 100 personnel on scene or enroute
Working Fire 1500 block Park Rd NW. Fire showing top floor 3 story row building. Rescues in progress
Box Alarm 4700 block Texas Ave SE. DC firefighters confined fire to exterior balcony and it is under control. Fire investigators requested
Box Alarm 4700 block Texas Ave SE. Fire showing exterior on first floor of 3 story apartment building
