Vito Maggiolo
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Was riding with ENG. 29 in the French Quarter overnight (3/8/16). We were sent around 0030 on a single engine investigation for smoke coming from the area of the Algiers Ferry Wharf. Came out the door and streets were blanketed in smoke. Found this storage area in the rear of a restaurant on the river fully involved.
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LOGAN CIRCLE AREA BLAZE
February 3, 2016: Story by Vito Maggiolo
Heavy fire and water supply issues were challenges overcome by firefighters battling a Logan Circle neighborhood blaze on Wednesday night, February 3rd.
The fire took place around 9:30 PM at the Claridge House Apartments, 1221 M Street NW, a seven story occupied building that has been the scene of a number of fires over the years.
Flames had possession of a fifth floor apartment when the box assignment arrived. Problems with the standpipe resulted in low water pressure in the first attack line. Secondary lines were dropped out of windows from the fire floor to bypass the failed standpipe, while another line stretched from a different riser, and the blaze was knocked down.
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. Several civilians were also treated at the scene. All searches proved negative.
Video by DC Fire and EMS PIO Tim Wilson
Video by Vito Maggiolo
December 28, 2015: By Vito Maggiolo (DCFD.com)
The final week of 2015 began with a working house fire in the 3rd Battalion on Monday morning, December 28th.
Units arrived at 2801 Pomeroy Road SE shortly after 8:30 AM to find fire in a two-story end of row dwelling.
The blaze involved the basement and had already extended to the first floor, and a working fire dispatch was requested.
A coordinated attack on both levels was able to bring the flames under control relatively quickly, and all searches proved negative.
Photos Courtesy Rescue Squad 3
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