A woman fell off the roof of Don Tito in Clarendon Thursday night (Aug. 16), suffering minor injuries.
Arlington County Police were called to the restaurant, located at 3165 Wilson Blvd, around 11:30 p.m. last night, according to spokeswoman Ashley Savage.
Fire department spokesman Ben O’Bryant says the woman “fell from one level on the roof to another level on the roof,” a distance of about 20 feet in total.
O’Bryant added she “only had minor injuries and was in good condition when care was transferred to hospital staff.”
Arlington firefighters extinguished a fire at a Ballston townhome this afternoon (Friday).
First responders were called to the 600 block of N. Oxford Street, near Mosaic Park, for a blaze around 3:15 p.m.
The fire was concentrated in the basement, and extinguished without incident. No injuries resulted from the fire.
#FinalUpdate: Fire is out, contained to structure of origin. No injuries. Crews are picking up and going in service. Fire Marshal is on scene investigating. pic.twitter.com/1k73vylRCA
The fire marshal is still investigating the exact cause of the blaze, but scanner traffic suggests it started due to a washer or dryer in the basement.
Arlington County’s police and fire departments will commemorate National Night Out by holding neighborhood visits at events across the county from 5-9 p.m. tonight (Aug. 7).
In its 35th year, National Night Out strives to build relationships between police and the communities they serve, in part to help increase crime prevention awareness.
The county invites residents to “lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend an evening outside with neighbors, police officers, firefighters and elected officials.”
Events will be held at the following locations:
Arlington Forest (200 block of N. Galveston Street) at 7:45 p.m.
Cathcart Springs (4600 block of 4th Road N.) at 6:30 p.m.
Nauck Town Square (24th Road S. and S. Shirlington Road) from 5-7 p.m.
Park Glen (824 S. Arlington Mill Drive, between buildings 812-816) at 6:30 p.m.
The Observation Deck at CEB Tower (1800 N. Lynn Street) from 5-9 p.m.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington cares for over 2,000 animals each year, and uses plenty of supplies in the process.
To support AWLA, the Arlington County Fire Department will aim to accumulate 650 pounds of pet supplies in its third annual “Operation FirePaws” drive, which runs from tomorrow (Aug. 1) through Aug. 31.
Community members can drop off non-perishable items from AWLA’s wishlist between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to donation bins located at the front entrance of every Arlington County fire station.
AWLA asks that donations not include homemade treats, Milk Bones or other boxed hard treats. Desired donation items include canned food, collars and toys.
ACFD invites donors to pick up a pet alert decal when they make their donation. A full list of fire stations is available here.
Arlington firefighters extinguished a house fire in Arlington Ridge this afternoon (Friday).
First responders were called to a home along the 1100 block of 21st Street S. over reports of a structure fire around 4 p.m.
The blaze was concentrated on the rear deck of the house, and the homeowner managed to make it out of the building without injury.
At 4:01 pm today, units were dispatched to 1100 blk of 21st S for possible structure fire. Homeowner extinguished prior to arrival. Minor damage to deck, none to home. No injuries. Fire Marshal is investigating. pic.twitter.com/LIkBvpdK1x
Campers participate in a bucket brigade in Camp Heat 2018 (file photo)
Campers change out of turnout gear in Camp Heat 2018 (file photo)
Campers participate in a bucket brigade
Staff and campers at Camp Heat 2018 (file photo)
Over the past four days (July 19-22), Arlington County Fire Department’s Camp Heat provided girls ages 15-18 with a free-of-charge inside look at a career in the fire service.
Now in its fifth year, the program has hosted more than 80 campers. Participants this year came from Northern Virginia, Maryland and as far as Ohio to experience fire and emergency medical services simulations, physical training and team-building activities.
“A lot of the females [at ACFD] ended up doing this after going to school or doing other careers,” Capt. Sarah Marchegiani said. “They never really thought about it as a career just because socially, it’s not really something that we’re exposed to as little girls.”
— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) July 20, 2018
Erin Schartiger, a junior mentor for Camp Heat, attended the program two summers ago. Now, she is a certified firefighter in her home city of Sterling.
Camp Heat “was what pushed me [to be] like, ‘oh yeah, this is definitely something I want to try, something I want to do,'” Schartiger said.
Across the country in 2016, about four percent of career firefighters were women, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In Arlington, that number stands around 10 percent.
So far, at least two former campers have applied in ACFD’s current hiring cycle. Though Marchegiani said she would love for all of the campers to become Arlington County firefighters, “that’s obviously not realistic.”
“In general, I hope they come out with a mindset that they can accomplish whatever they want if they work hard, they dream big and put in the effort and time,” Marchegiani said. “It’s really just all about empowering them to show them that they can achieve whatever they set their mind to.”
Arlington firefighters have been called to the scene of a kitchen fire at an apartment building in Virginia Square.
First responders managed to extinguish a blaze at a two-story garden apartment building along the 3600 block of Wilson Blvd around 4 p.m. today (Monday).
#Update: There is a confirmed kitchen fire. Units have experienced hoarding conditions making it difficult to enter through the front door. A line in being brought in through the rear to extinguish the fire.
The work has prompted the closure of one block of Wilson Blvd in both directions as firefighters secure the scene, according to a tweet from county police.
TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️: Wilson Boulevard is closed between N. Nelson Street and N. Lincoln Street for fire response. Follow police direction in the area. https://t.co/ce09jiank4
A fire at a home along 22nd Road N. (via @ArlingtonVaFD)
A fire at a home along 22nd Road N. (via @ArlingtonVaFD)
A fire at a home along 22nd Road N. (via @ArlingtonVaFD)
Firefighters extinguished a blaze in a home in the Leeway-Overlee neighborhood this afternoon (Wednesday).
County first responders were called to the 62oo block of 22nd Road N. to put out the fire. The fire was mostly concentrated in the attic, according to scanner traffic.
The home’s occupants managed to leave without incident after the fire started, according to a tweet from the fire department.
Crews are going through #Decon immediately after exiting the structure. This is to try to keep as many of the harmful carcinogens off our gear as possible and keep us safer. #FirefighterHealthpic.twitter.com/aX673qV1E7
A small electrical fire broke out at a business on the 4700 block of Lee Highway this afternoon.
The fire was contained and quickly extinguished, but not before causing light smoke to fill the business. According to scanner traffic, the fire was at 4745 Lee Highway, which is home to the well-reviewed framing store KH Art & Framing.
As of 1:45 p.m., firefighters are working to ventilate the building and investigate the cause of the fire.
Drivers should expect temporary lane closures near the busy intersection of Lee Highway and N. Glebe Road.
A malfunctioning county bucket truck in the Shirlington Dog Park
A malfunctioning county bucket truck in the Shirlington Dog Park
A malfunctioning county bucket truck in the Shirlington Dog Park
Firefighters attempt to reach a malfunctioning county bucket truck in the Shirlington dog park
First responders on the scene for a malfunctioning county bucket truck in the Shirlington dog park
Firefighters were called out to a rescue a county parks and recreation worker from a malfunctioning bucket truck in the Shirlington dog park this morning (Thursday).
The man was stuck in the bucket after the arm of the truck stranded him near a tree at the park’s entrance at S. Four Mile Run Drive and S. Oxford Street.
First responders at the scene said the worker was not injured and brought down without incident.
Signs near the park said the area would be closed for tree trimming today.
The rescue effort briefly involved the closure of that section of the park, but it’s since reopened.
#Update: Fire is out, no extension. Confined to the balcony on the 7th floor. Continue to avoid the area as fire personnel will be cleaning up and working on smoke removal. pic.twitter.com/NqwYYCP1pz
