So I was sitting at my desk listening to the news this morning when a bulletin came across saying that there was a developing story related to a fire on Elm Street in Bethesda.

According to news reports, Pepco was responding to a manhole cover explosion on Thursday on the 4700 block of Elm Street in Bethesda. Pepco employees may have been working on a feeder line into a transformer when the explosion occurred shortly before 10:00am this morning.

Emergency response teams were on site investigating the explosion. As seen in the images here, smoke was billowing out of a vent in the street, and there appeared to be considerable fire and/or smoke damage to a truck belonging to First Class Plumbing, LLC of Virginia. (Their slogan: "We put the Squeeze on Pricing." Their new slogan: "We're Smokin'!")

From a photographic perspective, I was disappointed that there wasn't greater chaos, but I'm glad no one was reported as injured.

Justin Schuck Photography & Video media contact number: 301-760-7476

Read/See the NBC-4 news report:
http://www.nbc4.com/news/13425533/detail.html?dl=headlineclick

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Every day since my father's passing I learn something different about him. Today I gained an even better understanding of how he conducts business and why he was so successful. Every deal was sealed with a handshake and a smile.

In insurance, as with any business, honesty and trust are paramount. Anyone can put up a flashy website and tell you that they are going to provide unparalleled service, but the measure is not in the flash.

Today I have started my insurance relationship with Andrew Howard, Vice President of Howard Insurance Agency. Howard Insurance is a company with a long history in Washington D.C. (having been in business for over 70 years), with Andrew as the third generation of Howards to take the helm.

Having grown up in an insuring family, I have an intimate understanding of the business and its best practices. Howard Insurance will continue to help Justin Schuck & Company anticipate its growth and be prepared for all future insurance and financial needs.

It's about the handshake, the smile and the personal service. I'm glad that I have found a firm just like the one my father built 30 years ago.

If your business needs property and casualty insurance with the personal human touch, please call the Howard Insurance Agency in Washington Dc and tell him Justin Schuck sent you.

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