Horrible news via blogger The Greenbelt: the Eastern Market caught fire. But, it sounds like the outdoor flea market will be okay.
Eastern Market is over 130 years old. The North Hall - where the craftsmakers and artists hav their shops - was spared, and the main building's flower and flea market stalls weren't burned, but the old building suffered a lot of damage. The outdoor flea market, at least, will open this weekend - who knows how long it will take to get the rest of the Market open again? DC officials announced yesterday that reconstruction work will begin at once.