tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post1775223313279167702..comments2024-02-14T06:26:09.116-05:00Comments on Frozen Tropics: Massive Fire Guts Jimmy's TireUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-85564859945535973382011-02-22T05:22:36.329-05:002011-02-22T05:22:36.329-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850086476097925536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-29082518798899731302008-01-30T10:30:00.000-05:002008-01-30T10:30:00.000-05:00Friend of the Family...It is shameful how some peo...Friend of the Family...<BR/>It is shameful how some people like George and Poo have so little compassion for the people who are suffering as result of this aweful fire. The caalous disregaurd for other people the feelings their livelihhod and their future is what makes this counrty disrected throughout the world. We need more people like Joe who wait for the facts before passing judgement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-88812868884091807682008-01-29T20:11:00.000-05:002008-01-29T20:11:00.000-05:00I wrote earlier about what the facts were about wh...I wrote earlier about what the facts were about what actually happened.Contractors started it.Now our 83 year run has come to an end of an era,it was a good one.Thank you for everyones support.Locals,tell Poo & Towmsend to go find the wizard and get a heart or just give them a boot to stick in your mouth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-81862330905148254452008-01-28T17:19:00.000-05:002008-01-28T17:19:00.000-05:00Just saw a post on wtopnews about the cause of the...Just saw a post on wtopnews about the cause of the fire. Evidently the fire was cause by a masonary saw used by contractors to fix the wall that had collapsed. I cant find the link now, sorry.DCJadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263883229564418513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-49486459034981628312008-01-26T23:34:00.000-05:002008-01-26T23:34:00.000-05:00Annon 1132I am a middle aged Washington native who...Annon 1132<BR/>I am a middle aged Washington native who remembers Jimmy's Tire Shop when it was located at 1st & Hn St, along with Dean's Shoe Repair Shop, Schuster's Liqueur Store, Joyner's Barber Shop and Mrs Brown's Carryout (the best half smokes in the city). It's a shame to loose business that's been around for 70 years especially because of someone being negligent. I truly hope that you are able to rebuild. I wished that I had been able to post earlier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-84342366269680310052008-01-26T14:02:00.000-05:002008-01-26T14:02:00.000-05:00DC didn't give to the Eastern Market construction ...DC didn't give to the Eastern Market construction out of the goodness of their heart. They gave because there was a united community behind rebuilding, the area was a major retail destination for miles around, and the vendors were tax paying businesses (plural). Jimmy's is, unfortunately, only one business with mixed community support (as evidenced in this very thread). I'm not sure if DC would put a fraction of what it put into rebuilding Eastern Market into rebuilding Jimmy's, but maybe the people will prove me wrong?Alan Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349389379428110815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-64696908147464722812008-01-23T16:54:00.000-05:002008-01-23T16:54:00.000-05:00is there any chance of jimmy's rebuilding the plac...is there any chance of jimmy's rebuilding the place using any part of the old facade? probably way too expensive and/or impractical, but along with not losing a long time business, it would be great not to lose another small piece of our city's architectural history. i wish jimmy's the best of luck in rebuilding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-68282529399330820982008-01-23T11:59:00.000-05:002008-01-23T11:59:00.000-05:00Fear not, people. When Eastern Market burned down...Fear not, people. When Eastern Market burned down, DC plunked down over 2 mill in taxpayer funds for a tent to keep a handful of people working while the building was rebuilt. I am certain the district will similarly respond to Jimmy's.<BR/><BR/>Jimmy's guys, hang in there. You helped me through 2 tire slashings and I'll be back if you're there (hopefully, not for a slashing though)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-88749192901513001562008-01-23T11:46:00.000-05:002008-01-23T11:46:00.000-05:00poo poo,Please put in for some leave time at work ...poo poo,<BR/><BR/>Please put in for some leave time at work so you and George T. can finally make that trek to the Wizard cause you are both heartless. Heck, if you're lucky, maybe the Tin Man will lend you his heart. Turned out he didn't really need it after all - but you two certainly do. Did they show the Wizard of Oz where you grew up in Iowa?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-14648170325463552252008-01-23T10:34:00.000-05:002008-01-23T10:34:00.000-05:00To George T & POO POO,I guess you want your proper...To George T & POO POO,I guess you want your property value to go up when this fantasy bar goes up or have more of those ulgy cheap townhomes go up.To hear you accuse my family of arson or any other stupid reasons go around the back of building and look at the hole up against the shop.This is what caused the rear to calaspe 3 weeks ago.Insurance contractors were cutting off rear roof top which is concrete w/rebar.Using a very big circular saw w/out water or fire protection in rear started this,all of this was stupid as a result you will never see anything good come out of these.Get better facts before you put yuor foot in your mouthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-69260307099711233932008-01-23T00:08:00.000-05:002008-01-23T00:08:00.000-05:00To Jimmy's Tire's friends/employees/relatives,best...To Jimmy's Tire's friends/employees/relatives,<BR/>best of of luck to you all. As previously stated I'd much rather see Jimmy's Tire, which has always been a decent neighbor, than those condos. Hopefully the money is there to rebuild should that be the chosen course. I think the most important thing is that no one, except the minimally injured fireman, was physically injured.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118473020553956277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-7981619598250175942008-01-22T23:54:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:54:00.000-05:00To the people writing to support Jimmy's Tire Shop...To the people writing to support Jimmy's Tire Shop, thank you for your support under these sad times.I've worked there for 20 years.The business started in 1925 thats over 70 years.It started at First & H NW.Three generations ago,and stayed thru good and bad times,while staying in your community pretty or not we were always open for you.To some you just don't get it and never will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-55000178500857281652008-01-22T23:32:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:32:00.000-05:00This was a caused by stupidity, preventable,from t...This was a caused by stupidity, preventable,from the begining,domino effect,which is very sad for my family.The truth will come out about why this even started to begin with.70 years we worked with and for the people of DC.To hear some of these comments is just as sad as our building being distroyed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-25352179706911337362008-01-22T17:16:00.000-05:002008-01-22T17:16:00.000-05:00Jimmy's friend. I agree with you and I think that ...Jimmy's friend. I agree with you and I think that the loss of Jimmy's is a sad event for the neighborhood. Jimmy's paid taxes to the City and hired local residents. I think that the city has a hard time attacting local businesses that hire from within the community and that often times it is easier to move to PG and not deal with the city and all its issues. <BR/><BR/>I fear this incident will mire Jimmy's and the condos in litigation for years to come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-16335679298302411792008-01-22T16:59:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:59:00.000-05:00I live on H St Between 11th & 12th our water line ...I live on H St Between 11th & 12th our water line burt today. We think it has somthing to do with all the water from the fire being pulled. Can Anyone confrim the same?? PLease let me know if soAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-46137479590505562912008-01-22T16:51:00.001-05:002008-01-22T16:51:00.001-05:00Anon426,I suggest fabreeze.Anon426,<BR/>I suggest fabreeze.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118473020553956277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-18543676078712637352008-01-22T16:51:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:51:00.000-05:00Hi anon426,I just spoke with someone who has exten...Hi anon426,<BR/>I just spoke with someone who has extensive experience in this area and he says everything should be fine. In a situation like this is is the firefighters who could have an issue, but others should be fine. He has promised to send me more info, but I think we're all ok.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118473020553956277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-6886521109515915732008-01-22T16:26:00.000-05:002008-01-22T16:26:00.000-05:00My car was parked 2 blocks away all day yesterday....My car was parked 2 blocks away all day yesterday. When I started driving this morning, it smelled really funky (chemical smell). Then later on I felt slight discomfort in the chest. I had no idea that the fumes were toxic until somebody said so in an email later in the day. How does one get the smell out of the car? Guess DCFD doesn't want mass panic and hence could be downplaying effects of air quality. And who needs lawsuits?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-67355307503874946302008-01-22T15:57:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:57:00.000-05:00Hey DCJaded,I did notice some ash in my backyard. ...Hey DCJaded,<BR/>I did notice some ash in my backyard. Any concern about the ability of this stuff to leech into the soil? I expect that, this not being a prolonged tire burn, the effects should hopefully be minimal. By the way I spoke with a city employee who said that anyone experiencing health concerns/anxiety could call 727-1000 and be referred to the correct authority. I do expect that elderly people, very young children, and those with respiratory conditions might experience more discomfort than the res of us, and we should all probably avoid breathing this stuff anymore than is necessary. I also plan to change my filter, as was advised above.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118473020553956277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-26351333078507982592008-01-22T15:48:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:48:00.000-05:00four thoughts:I just can't believe what the city i...four thoughts:<BR/><BR/>I just can't believe what the city is saying about the air quality, I just can't.<BR/><BR/>two: There has been a firetruck parked near my house on 11th and H since last night pumping water over to the scene, and there has not been one flier or anything alerting us to the situation. I think the city should spend less time talking to the media and more time knocking on doors to let people know why the entire are is closed off because of a toxic fire.<BR/><BR/>three: Sadly, I doubt Jimmy's will rebuild because of the cost and I would be the site will sit empty for years and not be cleaned up do to the probable litigation that will result from this fire. <BR/><BR/>four: Doesn't anyone think that it was possibly illegal to store 30,000 tire like this? I mean tire fires have been around forever and we live in a highly regulated city. I am suprised they were allowed to do this. I was told a large tire fire up by baltimore burned for 6 months a few years ago.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07919319261574874337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-60117135116786522912008-01-22T15:07:00.000-05:002008-01-22T15:07:00.000-05:00Thanks Jimmy's Friend, I stand corrected. I though...Thanks Jimmy's Friend, I stand corrected. I thought someone had just misread a news report. The fire is finally out, but it looks like someone dropped a bomb on the building. I hope their insurance covers everything. That was a horrible fire.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118473020553956277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-34847928021192898842008-01-22T13:28:00.000-05:002008-01-22T13:28:00.000-05:00The Colburn family moved Jimmy's to K street in 19...The Colburn family moved Jimmy's to K street in 1974. The business is 70 years old. The son runs the business now. They are good honest people. Jimmy's employs local people and gives good prices for quality work. The family has always given back to the community financially and through volunteer help. This IS what the community needs, honest peolple employing the community providing honest quality work. That my friends is what the ecomony should be built on and not some chain store or Starbucks that would take their profits out of town. Jimmy's could have left DC years ago and gone to PG or Montgomery county, but they stayed becuase they are part of the community. I hope and pray they rebuild.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-91646476026861798412008-01-22T12:19:00.000-05:002008-01-22T12:19:00.000-05:00LOL, I am amused by the DCFD's comments about "no ...LOL, I am amused by the DCFD's comments about "no health risks". I work in the air quality field for the govt and used to work in hazardous waste so i am familiar with the combustion products from tire fires. Luckily it was winter and people had their windows closed but I would change your heating/AC filters. Also for those that had vehicles outside, some of the combustion products can be corrosive to paint, so wash your car, if you care about that sort of thing.DCJadedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263883229564418513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-4667154876399428972008-01-22T11:39:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:39:00.000-05:00Mac's tires is still around for all your ghetto ti...Mac's tires is still around for all your ghetto tire needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8835710.post-81094501934833147112008-01-22T11:24:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:24:00.000-05:00Hey, one thing I noticed that pops up in the comme...Hey, one thing I noticed that pops up in the comments a couple of times is this 70 year thing. Jimmy's wasn't around for 70 years. It opened in the 1970s, so think more 30-40 years.inkedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04118473020553956277noreply@blogger.com