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Heard on: WMATA MetroRail · 1/10/2026 06:57 PM
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Fire and rescue is out of train (number withheld) and (number withheld) at the next two starting at Takoma over.
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Ninety and (number withheld).
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Possible train fire near Takoma station

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible train fire near Takoma station in Washington, D.C. The fire was said to involve multiple trains and may have extended toward Rhode Island Avenue. The situation is unconfirmed and under assessment.

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Takoma, 327 Cedar St NW, Washington, DC 20012
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