Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer

An industrial fire in Rockville burned for around 7 hours Thursday and temporarily impacted the area’s air quality. Responding fire rescue officials arrived around 11:45 a.m. at a quarry on… Read More

A family awoke Friday morning to an “old growth” tree collapsing on their Wheaton Hills home. Two adults, a cat and a dog escaped the home without injuries. The backyard… Read More

No one was injured due to a fire at a strip mall on Logstrand Lane in the City of Rockville early Thursday morning. About 100 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue… Read More

Una camioneta volcó en Derwood luego de una colisión con un autobús el miércoles por la tarde, según el portavoz jefe de bomberos y rescate del condado de Montgomery, Pete… Read More

A van rolled over in Derwood following a collision with a bus Wednesday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer Just after 1 p.m., emergency personnel… Read More

In the early hours of Monday and with temperatures in the low 30s, a fire in Wheaton left four residents displaced and took the life of the family dog.  More… Read More

A fire in Kensington Tuesday resulted in the displacement of a family and more than $325,000 in damages, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. MCFRS… Read More

The holiday season is prime time for tree decorating, candle lighting and ramped-up cooking. While these traditions are beloved by families, they also create the perfect conditions for home fires.… Read More

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in Gaithersburg Sunday night, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on… Read More

Three people were injured Tuesday morning after an explosion and collapse at a commercial site in Laytonsville, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials said. MCFRS responded to 23601… Read More