Fireboat breaks ice to rescue stricken fuel barge on Anacostia River
Published date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:43:21 +0700This is the dramatic moment a fireboat breaks through icy waters to rescue a stranded fuel barge on the Anacostia River in Washington.
Footage shows the vessel John Glenn actively clearing thick ice near the South Capitol Street Bridge on February 11.
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Washington, D.C., USA |
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11/02/2026 |
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Partner Agency |
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VRP175788 |
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Duration: 01:13 |
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Rating: News safe |
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