2 years agoThe Park Police just issued its first warning to everyone still in McPherson Sq. The park closed as of 10 am, per NPS. Anyone still in the park is doing so unlawfully, the announcer said, and will be subject to arrest. There are several homeless, aid workers and media still here
2 years agoThe removal of the encampment at McPherson Square begins now. Currently, the park is fenced off. Only advocates and the unhoused are allowed in. Dozens of people, protesters and passers-by, are watching from the outside
2 years agoPlatoon 1 responded to 545 calls on February 14th-15th. There were 172 critical and 270 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 103 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 1 working structure fire. DC firefighters
2 years ago Box Alarm 2600 block Evarts St NE. Fire was confined to pipe chase in commercial building and under control. No injuries. DC firefighters
2 years ago Box Alarm 2600 block Evarts St NE. 2 story automotive shop with fire in pipe chase from boiler fire. Will flow water into the pipe chase to extinguish same. No extension. DC firefighters
2 years ago Working Fire 2700 block 10th St NE. The civilian we evaluated was released on the scene. 3 displacements, as well as 2 chinchillas and a dog, but all have alternative housing. Fire investigators on scene
2 years ago Working Fire 2700 block 10th St NE. Had fire 2nd floor 2 story middle row dwelling. Fire extinguished. Checking for any extension. Evaluating 1 civilian. Displacements anticipated. DC firefighters
2 years ago Working Fire 2700 block 10th St NE. Fire showing top floor 2 story row. DC firefighters
2 years ago A gunman who opened fire at Michigan State University killing three students and wounding five has been identified, authorities say. Here's what we know
2 years ago On February 14th, 1910, Driver William Caton, Engine Co. 18, died in the Line of Duty when he was thrown from the apparatus while responding on a local alarm to 1308 1st St SE on Box 531. Never Forget
2 years ago MICHIGAN STATE SHOOTING: A gunman who killed three people and injured five others in a rampage at Michigan State University was found dead overnight, police say
2 years ago The Washington Post:: At least three people have been killed in the shootings at Michigan State University, police said. The fatalities were in addition to five victims who were hospitalized, some in life-threatening condition. Follow our live updates here
2 years ago Around 3:45 p.m., an H8 Metrobus was hit by gunfire in the area of 16th and Irving streets, Northwest. One rider was on board the bus at the time of the shooting. No one was injured. The bus sustained damage to the windshield and door from the gunfire. per WUSA9
2 years ago Great work by DC firefighters to save lives and stop the spread of this fire. The crews used multiple hose lines in 3 row homes and simultaneously conducted evacuations keeping this early morning fire from having tragic consequences
2 years ago Shooting Investigation in the 2400 block of Alabama Avenue, SE. No lookout
2 years ago Additional images from the Working Fire in the 1800 block of L St NE that shows the intensity of the blaze faced by firefighters. Our members were already inside extinguishing fire involving the entire first floor. DC firefighters
2 years agoSHOOTING: 3600 Bl. Of Hayes street N.E: @DCPoliceDept is on the scene investigating a shooting with more than 50 shell casings on scene. The severity of injuries are unknown at this time
2 years ago Gian Carlo Clemente Pangilinan, aka "G," 26, of Anchorage, Alaska, was sentenced to 10 years for stealing 22 firearms from an Anchorage gun store in 2019. The @AnchoragePolice and @ATF_Seattle investigated. Read more at #ATF
2 years ago Platoon 3 responded to 456 calls on February 12th-13th. There were 126 critical and 221 non-critical EMS dispatches, and 109 fire related incidents and other types of emergencies, including 3 working structure fires
2 years agoThe United States has told its citizens to leave Russia immediately due to the war in Ukraine and the risk of arbitrary arrest or harassment by Russian law enforcement agencies
2 years ago 4 adults & 2 children have been displaced by the Working Fire in the 1800 block of L St NE. @RedCrossNCGC has been notified by DC firefighters
2 years ago Early images of the Working Fire in the 7100 block Georgia Ave NW. DC firefighters
2 years ago Unidentified flying object taken out over Lake Huron by US Air Force, Rep. Jack Bergman says
2 years ago Working Fire 7100 block Georgia Ave NW. Fire 2nd floor & attic 2 story middle row dwelling. Aggressive firefighting kept flames from spreading to attached dwellings. Fire under control. 1 resident being evaluated by EMS. 7 adults & 5 children displaced. DC firefighters
2 years ago Working Fire 7100 block Georgia Ave NW. Fire 2.5 story dwelling. DC firefighters
2 years ago Box Alarm 7100 block Georgia Ave NW. Smoke showing from roof 2.5 story dwelling. DC firefighters
2 years ago Working Fire 2300 block Green St SE. Fire in a vent shaft of a 2 story occupied apartment building. Fire confined to shaft and under control. No injuries. Working to determine the number of displaced. DC firefighters
2 years ago Working Fire Dispatch 2300 block Greene St SE. Fire in an apartment building. DC firefighters
2 years agoStabbing Investigation in the 1300 block of 2nd St NE. Lookout is for a B/M 6'1", goatee, wearing all black clothi
2 years ago X U.S. fighter jet shoots down "unidentified object" over Canadian airspace
