fire

A house fire in Damascus resulted in about $250,000 in damage and the death of three cats, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS). One adult and three… Read More

A fire at a large home in Potomac displaced a family of seven Monday. There were no injuries. According to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer, family… Read More

Several acres burned up following a brush fire in Dickerson Monday afternoon, according to the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS). MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that the… Read More

Six people were displaced after a fire at a three-story apartment building Monday evening in Gaithersburg. There were no injuries, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief… Read More

World Central Kitchen (WCK), the nonprofit under chef and Bethesda resident José Andrés, has been in California to give free meals to first responders and locals impacted by wildfires. “[T]hey… Read More

Crews responded to a house fire on Maryland Route 650 (MD-650) at Damascus Road in the Laytonsville area on Monday while a snow emergency continues to be in effect for… Read More

Historic leaders took the helm of the county fire and police departments this year. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first African American fire chief, and Police Chief Marc… Read More

A fallen tree that struck a home on New York Avenue in Takoma Park displaced two adults and their two dogs and two cats. According to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for… Read More

A resident died from injuries sustained at a fire at Asbury Methodist Village in Gaithersburg Friday morning. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation, it appears that… Read More

Thanksgiving is the top time of year for home fires, according to the county fire department. “Thanksgiving cooking is unfortunately one of the more dangerous things that we do throughout… Read More