Fallen tree causes fire and power outages in Bethesda
Power outages, fires, and home damages plagued Bethesda on Sunday after significant storms pummeled the area. Around 5 p.m. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a… Read More
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Two homes damaged by fire this weekend
Severe weather conditions over the weekend left a family of five homeless in Gaithersburg. A strong storm system with winds and heavy rain led a family home to be struck… Read More
Fire breaks out in Silver Spring apartment
A living room fire was reported on Sunday night in Silver Spring’s Village Square Apartments. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a dispatch around 11:15 p.m. and extinguished… Read More
Former police officer sentenced for setting fire to relatives’ homes
A career police officer who was chief of two police departments was sentenced Feb. 13 to 55 years in prison. The sentence was in connection with three arsons in Clarksburg,… Read More
Four injured in Bethesda fire caused by dry Christmas tree
One person remains in critical condition following a Christmas house fire in Bethesda. It is believed to have been caused by a dry Christmas tree and an old string of… Read More
Fire Victim’s Family Donates Lifesaving Gear to Firefighters
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service claims to be the first large fire department in the nation to deploy smoke escape hoods systemwide. The safety tool was adopted due to… Read More
Fire at Historic Farmhouse in Poolesville Causes $200K in Damage
A fire at a historic farmhouse in Poolesville caused $200,000 in damages. The likely cause was improperly-discarded smoking materials, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Five Displaced, One Hospitalized After Derwood Apartment Fire
An unconscious person was revived and taken to the hospital following a fire Thursday night in an apartment complex in Derwood, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. The… Read More
Family Escapes Damascus Townhome 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
2 Parks Will Have Planned Fires to Help Restore Habitats
Prescribed fires will take place between this month and mid-April at two conservation parks to help restore natural habitats. Montgomery Parks will conduct fires at River Road Shale Barrens Conservation… Read More
Potomac Fire Displaces Family of 7
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
Brush Fire Burns Up Several Acres in Dickerson
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