Clarksburg Apartments Fire Believed to be Arson
The fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex that displaced more than 40 residents is believed to be arson. Investigators are working to have formal charges filed against a juvenile suspect,… Read More
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More Than 40 Displaced in Clarksburg Apartments Fire
More than 40 residents were displaced in a fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex on Saturday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Nearly 80 firefighters were on… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
Women Return Wednesday to Shelter Damaged by July 4th Fire
About one month after an electrical fire broke out at Interfaith Works’ Crabbs Branch Women’s Center, the residents will return Wednesday. The center provides shelter and services for more than… Read More
Firefighters Respond to Fire Sunday at Shady Grove Transfer Station
A large pile of scrap metal went up in flames Sunday evening outside at the Shady Grove Transfer Station on Frederick Road in Derwood, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Council Votes to Strengthen Tenant Safety Measures
More than a year after a fire at the Arrive Apartments on Georgia Avenue took the life of tenant Melanie Diaz, Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill designed to… Read More
County Working to Assist Residents Displaced by Women’s Shelter Fire
The county is working to help the more than 30 residents displaced by a fire at Interfaith Works women’s shelter at Crabbs Branch in Derwood. On the Fourth of July… Read More
Family Jumps Off Deck to Flee Rockville House Fire
Members of a family jumped from their deck early Monday morning to flee a fire at their home in the 900 block of North Stonestreet Avenue in Rockville. No one… Read More
Fire at Women’s Shelter Displaces 36 Residents
During the Fourth of July, an electrical fire that started in the kitchen ceiling caused “significant damage” to the kitchen and bathroom areas of Interfaith Work’s women’s shelter. No one… Read More
Fireworks Cause July 4 House Fire in Aspen Hill
Fireworks caused a fire at an Aspen Hill home Thursday night on the Fourth of July, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
House Fire Displaces Family in Rockville
A family was displaced following a single-story house fire Saturday in Rockville, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of N.… Read More
Parks Foundation Launches Fundraiser to Rebuild Playground After Fire
The Montgomery Parks Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign to rebuild the large playground at Greenbriar Local Park in Travilah after a devastating fire in early May caused an estimated… Read More