Fire Caused by Improperly Disposed Grill Coals Displaces Family of 4 on Father’s Day
A fire caused by a grill on the side of a single-family home on Coachlamp Lane in the Silver Spring area displaced a family of four and their dog on… Read More
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House Struck by Lightning in Poolesville
Lightning struck a house Saturday night in Poolesville, according to fire and rescue service officials. Three adults were displaced and there were no injuries, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Arson Suspected at Fire that Damaged Potomac Playground
The Maryland-National Capital Park Police is asking the public for any information concerning a fire at the Greenbriar Local Park in Potomac that caused approximately $1 million in damages. The… Read More
Following Fires, County Working with Displaced Enclave Tenants
Enclave Apartment tenants living in the 19 units damaged from fire and smoke this week initially were told they could move into empty, unfurnished apartments at the complex in White… Read More
Troubled Enclave Apartments Scene of 2 Fires in 2 Days
For the second time in two days, fire fighters were called to the 19th floor of the Enclave Apartments in White Oak Tuesday, according to Councilmember Kristen Mink. On Tuesday… Read More
I-270 Southbound Lanes Closed After Tractor Trailer Catches Fire
All southbound lanes on I-270 near Doctor Perry Road were closed after a tractor trailer caught fire Wednesday morning. Crews arrived on the scene around 5:57 a.m. and responded to… Read More
Tasty 68 Restaurant Closes After Kitchen Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a kitchen fire Sunday at Tasty 68 restaurant in Damascus, which left the restaurant closed for renovations and several businesses near… Read More
County Under Red Flag Warning for Fire Weather Conditions
Montgomery County is under a Red Flag Warning for fire weather conditions until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the Red Flag Warning, stating, “The combination of… Read More
Residents Warned of Elevated Fire Risk
There was a 1.5-acre brush fire Tuesday night in Montgomery Village, and residents are warned of elevated fire risk during current weather conditions. According to the National Weather Service, gusty… Read More
Rockville Quarry Fire Extinguished
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
South Kensington House Fire Displaces Family
A family was displaced following a house fire Wednesday morning in South Kensington. Two adults, two kids and a dog are displaced, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service… Read More
Bailey on Verge of Becoming County’s First Black Fire Chief: ‘The Significance Of It Isn’t Lost On Me’
Division Chief Charles Bailey is nominated to lead the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). If confirmed to the position, Bailey would become the county’s first Black fire chief.… Read More