Update July 27: Drove past Crown gas station and there were open for business. Noticed a little fire damage in the rear of the building but otherwise it was business as usual.

Will try and get pictures tomorrow but the very good news is there appears not to be any injuries.  You may recall that Crown gas station ( formerly Chevron) was the subject of several unflattering blog posts and news stories including one where I recounted my experience getting a gasoline shower.  I was so not amused. The gas station attendent on duty at the time was so not concerned that gas + lit flame could = boom.  To be fair, some improvements (at least on the exterior) had been made. No idea on what started tonight's fire.  Will update as reports come in.

From @dcfireems:

Update - Gas Station - MLK Jr Av SE - fire out - extensive 'overhaul' operations - significant damage - cause is under investigation

Update - Gas Station - MLK jr Av SE - bulk of fire knocked & under control - no injuries - utilitries controlled - roof opened


Update - MLK Jr Av SE - getting knock on fire in storage room - checking extension & hotspots - still some smoke - no injuries reported


Update - MLK Jr Av SE - getting knock on fire in storage room - checking extension & hotspots - still some smoke - no injuries reported


3011 MLK Jr AV SE - Gas Station - fire in storage room

Crown gas station