Metro Red Line summer closures begin Monday
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Metro has shut down a major stretch of Red Line track on Monday, launching a two month construction project expected to significantly disrupt commutes for thousands of riders across the region.

Father dies trying to rescue child from MD house fire sparked by discarded fireworks, officials say
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A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10 year old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said.

Red line shutdown begins Monday between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights
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Red Line commuters will face major disruptions starting Monday as train service will be suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights for the next two months.

Red line shutdown begins Monday between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights

Red Line commuters will face major disruptions starting Monday as train service will be suspended between North Bethesda and Friendship Heights for the next two months.

2 people killed in separate July 4th shootings in DMV

Law enforcement officials in Washington, D.C., and neighboring Prince George’s County are investigating two unrelated, fatal shootings that occurred just hours apart on the Fourth of July.

July 4th in DC recap; deadly house fire in Maryland | TOP STORIES
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A speech by President Donald Trump and a fireworks display took place after a weather delay on July 4th; two women were found dead after a house went up in flames in Silver Spring.

DC July 4th aftermath by the numbers: 911 calls, medical responses and arrests

As the final echoes of the "Salute to America" grand fireworks show faded over the National Mall, emergency personnel wrapped up one of the busiest nights of the year.

National Mall reopens after evacuations, Trump still set to speak | TOP STORIES
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The "Salute to America" celebration is back on as thousands of people make their way back to the National Mall, with President Donald Trump still expected to speak later in the night.

National Mall evacuation causes chaos at shelters, Metro stations
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After the National Mall was evacuated due to thunderstorms, attendees flocked to safe haven shelters and Metro stations, wondering what's next.

National Mall evacuated due to threat of thunderstorms
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The National Mall has been evacuated just before the "Salute to Freedom 250" event, because of the threat of severe thunderstorms moving through the area.

Air Force One leads flyover above National Mall despite evacuations
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Minutes after the National Mall was evacuated due to threats of severe thunderstorms in the area, the newly-renovated Air Force one led its scheduled flyover above the mall.

Blue Angels photobomb FOX 5 DC weather forecast
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FOX 5 DC's EarthCam got quite a treat during Mike Thomas's weather hit today, courtesy of the Blue Angels!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of VA, MD; DC sets record high on Fourth of July

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for large parts of Virginia and Maryland on the Fourth of July, while the rest of the region was under an Extreme Heat Warning on Saturday. 

Paul Pelosi under investigation for hit-and-run in Napa County

Paul Pelosi faces a potential hit-and-run charge in Napa County after hitting a parked car in Yountville, though authorities confirm alcohol was not involved.

Fairfax County Search and Rescue Team shares Fourth of July images from Venezuela quake response

The Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team shared new images on the Fourth of July showing crews continuing search operations in Venezuela as delayering work progresses following last week’s devastating earthquakes.

Metro investigating potential heat related track issue, derailment outside College Park

Metro is investigating a potential heat‑related track issue after a train derailed late Saturday morning outside College Park, prompting evacuations and service disruptions on the Green and Yellow lines.

July 4th event updates: Parades canceled across DMV, celebrations delayed
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As extreme heat and severe weather move through the region, several July 4th celebrations across the DMV area are being postponed or rescheduled.