FAQs

What is this site

IsMetroBurning is a fun little website that checks if a WMATA Metro Rail line is reporting fire/smoke.

Does this site actually work

Yes, it does.

How does this site work

Every 15ish minutes, a script on our server checks the WMATA incidents api. Depending on the contents of the response, the server will preform a few actions. Including updating the rss feed, pushing messages out to Discord integrations/social channels, and updating the website.

Can I rely on this

This is a fun little website. You should not rely on it for your safety.

Can I help out

Just spreading the word about this site helps a lot.

Can I reach out to you

Our social pages are automated, and not closely monitored. If you want to get in touch, email us at contact[at]ismetroburning[dot]com.