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A look at what's going on in Trinidad, on H Street, and in the larger area north of Capitol Hill.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Fire at 657 F Street Today

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A reader writes in with news that there was a fire at 657 F Street today.  I do not know if there were injuries, but here are some reader supplied photos of the scene around 4pm.

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5 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

There was also a big fire (looked even worse than this one) at 635 M St on New Years Day. All of the residents' charred belongings are dumped in the front yard. I walked past the F St fire early this evening and saw the residents leaving the house with a bag or two, so at least something was barely salvageable. Sad, and scary.

Jan 3, 2012, 9:49:00 PM

 
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A neighbor posted on another listserv that the resident got out safely.

Jan 4, 2012, 9:28:00 AM

 
Anonymous Dave B said...

how do these things happen so i can avoid it? are there common causes in these rowhouses

Jan 4, 2012, 9:55:00 AM

 
Anonymous smokey said...

Dave B-

Only you can prevent row-house fires:

Make sure the electrical in your house is up to code.
Smoke detectors on all levels
check smoke detectors a few times a year
Keep fire extinguishers on all levels, especially by the kitchen.

don't leave candles, fireplaces etc burning unattended

Jan 4, 2012, 11:26:00 AM

 
Anonymous djbays said...

the fire department does home safety inspections and fire prevention inspections -- Call (202) 673-3331 for an appointment

there is also a smoke alarm program: http://fems.dc.gov/DC/FEMS/Education+and+Outreach/Smoke+Alarm+Program+ASSAP/A'sia+Sutton+Smoke+Alarm+Program+-+ASSAP

Jan 4, 2012, 11:43:00 AM

 

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