Crews Battle House Fire on Damascus Road
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
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Top Stories of 2024: Historic Hires: New Public Safety Leaders Sworn In
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
Tree Crashes Into Takoma Park Home, Family Displaced
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
Woman Fatally Injured in Fire at Senior Living Facility in Gaithersburg
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
Fire Department Gives Thanksgiving Safety Advice
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
State Lifts Outdoor Open-Air Burning Ban
The statewide ban on outdoor burning is no longer in effect, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced Thursday. The ban on open-air burning was implemented due to dry conditions… Read More
Battery Fire Hazard Demonstration Stresses Safe Recycling
Batteries should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins, county leaders stressed Friday, but instead should be recycled at the Shady Grove Transfer Station or at a… Read More
Fire Breaks Out in Car Dealership in Silver Spring
A fire broke out at the DARCARS Toyota and Lexus Dealership in Silver Spring on Nov. 12, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer… Read More
Due to Dry Conditions, Outdoor Burning Banned in Maryland
With much of Maryland in near or extreme drought conditions, state officials are implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective Friday. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)… Read More
More Than 30 Displaced in Aspen Hill Apartment Fire
33 residents were displaced after an apartment fire in Aspen Hill on Thursday. Several had to be rescued and two were hospitalized with smoke inhalation, according to county Fire and… Read More
New County Police, Fire Chiefs Take the Helm
As historic public safety leaders take the helm in the county, a joint swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday at Wheaton High School. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first… Read More
Damages for Rockville House Fire Estimated at More Than $500,000
About 75 firefighters responded Friday night to a house fire that displaced a family in the 1400 block of Gerard Street in Rockville. Damage is estimated to be $550,000, according… Read More