D.C. Fire and EMS Department
Coverage of D.C. Fire and EMS Department in the Nexus archive.
- DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display
Washington, DC, experienced 'Code Red' air quality after a 40-minute Fourth of July fireworks display organized by Freedom 250, a Trump-backed nonprofit. City officials warned of health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups, as air quality briefly ranked among the worst globally. The event coincided with an extreme heat wave and thunderstorms, which officials hoped would help clear pollutants.
- 4 women injured in DC following single vehicle crash on Suitland Parkway
Four women were injured in a single vehicle crash on Suitland Parkway near Sheridan Road Southeast in D.C. One woman was critically injured and transported by helicopter to a hospital, while the other three sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The car rolled onto its roof, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.