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2 days ago
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Around 100 firefighters respond to Northwest DC house fire
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Over 100 firefighters are on the scene of a house fire in Northwest D.C., according to DC Fire and EMS (DCFD). Firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in the 3800 block of Albamarle St. NW, where heavy flames could be seen coming from the home. Tenants say church took down Pride decorations at DC apartment building The fire had started in the basement and then extended to all floors of the two-and-a-half-story home. According to firefighters, the bulk of the flames have been extinguished and it took about 30 minutes. No injuries have been reported, but two adults, two children and one dog have been displaced. One neighbor said he heard screaming. 'Something's serious, and I go over and see their eyes sort of smoldering, a little bit of flames,' the neighbor said. 'A second later, the home just went 'poof.'' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
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Daviess County fire crews battle semi-truck fire in Stanley
DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Officials with the Daviess County Fire Department (DCFD) said the first crew had a busy two-hour window on Friday night when staff responded to seven calls, one of them being a semi-truck fire. 'Both stations responded to 2 possible structure fires, 1 fire alarm, 1 vehicle fire, and multiple medical calls many of which were dispatched simultaneously,' the department posted on Facebook Saturday morning. Thousands of pounds of Our Family coffee mislabeled, prompting recall in Kentucky, 14 other states Daviess County fire crews battle semi-truck fire in Stanley Free staged reading event to be held at UK Members of the DCFD shared photos on social media of a semi-truck that had reportedly caught on fire around 8:30 p.m. on Friday on the 1700 block of the Audubon Parkway in Stanley. 'We want to thank our dispatchers at Owensboro Daviess County Central Dispatch for their ability to handle so many calls in such a short window and provide us the information we need to respond to them safely and efficiently,' Daviess County fire officials wrote. Crews thanked all of the volunteer fire departments that responded to help Friday night. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-03-2025
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WATCH: Several puppies rescued in Northwest DC house fire
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Several puppies were rescued in a house fire in Northwest D.C. Thursday, according to the DC Fire and EMS Department. According to firefighters, crews responded to reports of a two-story house fire in the 600 block of Tewkesbury Place NW. As of noon, the fire has been marked as under control. Mark your calendars! Dates announced for DC's beloved Cherry Blossom Festival, parade One dog and several puppies were rescued. However, DCFD said three puppies did not survive. No people were injured, according to firefighters. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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Firefighter rescued after falling through floor while responding to fire in Northeast DC, fire officials say
WASHINGTON () — Crews rescued a firefighter after he fell through a floor while responding to a townhouse fire in Northeast D.C. early Saturday. According to the DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD), just after 2 a.m., crews responded to the 2200 block of 16th St. NE for the report of smoke coming from a middle-row townhouse. Upon arrival, they found heavy smoke billowing from the home. Crews discovered a fire in the home's basement and first floor. While responding to the blaze, fire officials said a firefighter fell through the floor and had to be rescued. A 'mayday' call ( a distress signal sent out when a firefighter is in immediate danger) was issued, and crews quickly rescued them from the home. Officials said the firefighter appeared to be uninjured. Events around the DMV to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Firefighters continued to attack the fire, which extended to the home's second floor. However, crews had to use 'extreme caution' due to the unstable nature of the first floor, according to fire officials. Around 20 units and 100 personnel were at the scene to assist and prevent the fire from spreading further. Shortly after 4 a.m., firefighters said the blaze was under control. Crews prevented it from spreading to attached houses, and no injuries were reported. The DCFD added that no one was home at the time of the fire and that fire investigators were at the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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WATCH: Crews battle ‘heavy fire' at 2-story home in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON () — Crews are battling a 'heavy' house fire in Northeast D.C. Monday night. DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) said that firefighters responded to the 300 block of 24th St. to a 2-story home that had caught on fire. Metropolitan Police Department reinstates 2 Trump-pardoned officers after murder conviction, cover up Firefighters made a 'vigorous interior attack' on both floors of the home, including the attic. Officials said no injuries have been reported. A neighboring home was damaged from the radiant heat, and a shed was ignited. Officials said one occupant was 'accounted for and safe.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
