It’s only been a little over a week since heavy smoke forced the evacuation of the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station. One woman was killed.
Today, reports of smoke at the Rosslyn station are sparking more confusion and fear:
Another day, another lungful of burning rubber fumes at Rosslyn. @wmata
— Helena Bottemiller Evich (@hbottemiller) January 20, 2015
Holy shit. Fire in Rosslyn??
— Helena Bottemiller Evich (@hbottemiller) January 20, 2015
Waaay more smoke than usual in Rosslyn and they just made everyone get off the train stat. Confusion. @wmata pic.twitter.com/NrQedxDify
— Helena Bottemiller Evich (@hbottemiller) January 20, 2015
I have no idea what's going on but I'm outta here. People are confused & no clear instructions. @Wmata
— Helena Bottemiller Evich (@hbottemiller) January 20, 2015
Want to be clear no one said fire & I didn't see flames, but operator started repeating train is out of service."
— Helena Bottemiller Evich (@hbottemiller) January 20, 2015
Then turned off lights. Everyone jumped off to smokey platform & I left immediately.
— Helena Bottemiller Evich (@hbottemiller) January 20, 2015
@wmata smoke coming from orange line train at rosslyn pic.twitter.com/z15dErmRYQ
— Jonathan Keam (@jonnyman9) January 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/557634994009833475
https://twitter.com/ArlingtonWP/status/557637692193001472
It’s hard not to wonder what the heck is going on in D.C.
https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/557635781704306688
Seriously, WTF RT @Breaking911: BREAKING: Smoke On Metro Train at #Rosslyn Station In DC – http://t.co/RztlBQAwq1 http://t.co/bX4h97QCU4
— Michele Frost (@michelelfrost) January 20, 2015
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Not again! -> @Breaking911: BREAKING: Smoke On Metro Train at #Rosslyn Station In Washington – http://t.co/2EYHJVRuJt http://t.co/tbLMNZtKPr
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) January 20, 2015
Geez, again? RT @brfreed: Multiple reports of heavy smoke on Metro train at Rosslyn station.
— Julian Sanchez (@normative) January 20, 2015
https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/557636576105472000
Fortunately, unlike last week, this situation seems to be under control. At least according to officials:
#WMATA spokesperson says brake issue likely caused smoke reported at the Rosslyn station. http://t.co/mt4mwsZPVv
— lori aratani (@loriara) January 20, 2015
Arlington County Fire says smoke cleared from Rosslyn Metro Station. Train brakes smoking. No injuries. No evac. @wusa9.
— Raul Rivero (@riverodocs) January 20, 2015
Units responded to Rosslyn metro for smoke from brakes, train was already moved from the station and smoke clearing on our arrival, no fire
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) January 20, 2015
We hope everyone’s OK.
Related:
Investigation into DC Metro train tragedy continues; Abandoned car blocked escape route
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