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Bill Would Require Apartment Buildings to Give Information About Sprinklers, Safety Plans
A bill introduced before the county council aims to increase safety-related communication between landlords and renters. The legislation would require a residential lease to specify if the building has an… Read More
Parents of Woman Killed in Silver Spring Fire Urge Lawmakers to Pass Safety Act
The parents and brother of Melanie Diaz, who died last year in a Silver Spring apartment fire, called on the Maryland General Assembly Tuesday to pass legislation that would strengthen… Read More
State, Council Propose High-Rise Fire Safety Bills
Maryland Del. Lorig Charkoudian (D-20) introduced a bill in the General Assembly Wednesday that would force owners of high-rise apartments to have smoke detectors in each sleeping area and corridor… Read More
Arrive Apartments Fire Cause Classified as ‘Undetermined’; Lack of Sprinkler System Affected Severity
The deadly February fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartments has been classified as having an “undetermined” cause, according to a recently-released report, and factors like a lack of sprinkler… Read More
Bidens Send Letter to Parents of Woman Killed in Silver Spring Fire
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden sent their “deepest condolences” to the parents of Melanie Diaz, who died while in the stairwell trying to escape the flames and… Read More
Rockville Man Charged with Stealing from Apartment Being Evacuated Due to Fire
Rasheed Duvall, of Rockville, was charged with burglary Montgomery County Police believe he committed while an apartment complex was on fire in Silver Spring. Twenty-fire year old Melanie Díaz died… Read More
Fire Chief: Deadly High-Rise Blaze ‘Formed a Worst Case Scenario’
Montgomery County Councilmembers gathered for a “rare” triple committee meeting Tuesday, per Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to discuss fire safety and codes in the wake of a deadly high-rise apartment fire… Read More
Councilmembers to Discuss Fire Inspections, Code Compliance
Montgomery County Councilmembers plan to discuss fire safety following a deadly apartment blaze last month. Councilmembers will hold a joint committee meeting Tuesday morning to discuss fire inspections and fire… Read More
Councilmembers, Elrich Strongly Support Legislation Named After Woman Killed in Apartment Fire
In the wake of a fatal apartment building fire last month in Silver Spring, local leaders strongly support a new state-level bill named after the 25-year-old woman who was killed.… Read More
‘Unconscionable’ to Restrict Access to Units After Apartment Fire, Council President Says
County Council President Evan Glass said it is “unconscionable” that residents at a Silver Spring apartment complex are facing restricted access to their own units after a fatal fire last… Read More
Fire Victim Described as Giving Person Who Always Smiled
Melanie Díaz, who died in a Feb. 18 Silver Spring apartment fire as she tried to escape the smoke and flames, was described as a bright girl with big dreams… Read More
Vigil Will Honor the Life of Melanie Díaz, Victim of Silver Spring Fire
To honor and celebrate the life of Melanie Díaz, who passed away in the Silver Spring apartment fire on February 18th, the family is organizing a vigil Thursday at 5:00… Read More