On Saturday morning, a fire broke out in a house on the next block up from us, drawing a massive response from the DC Fire Department, EMS and police as well as the National Guard. As can be seen in the photo, there were three hook and ladder trucks on the scene, along with some 20-30 official vehicles, including police cruisers, ambulances and all kinds of fire trucks, parked for blocks around the area. Nobody was injured, but a man and his dog are now homeless and are being helped by the Red Cross. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.

Happy together, posted earlier: