Several Fires Reported in Montgomery County
Several fires were reported in Montgomery County on Tuesday after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a fire weather warning for the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a… Read More
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A Dozen Displaced After Charging E-Scooter Likely Causes Fire in Derwood
A dozen people were displaced due to a fire likely caused by a charging e-scooter in Derwood on Thursday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson… Read More
2 Adults Displaced, 1 Cat Dies in Gaithersburg Fire
A fire Monday at Prairie Rose Lane in Gaithersburg left two adults displaced. One cat died and two cats were rescued. According to Pete Piringer, Public Information Officer for Montgomery… Read More
Bidens Send Letter to Parents of Woman Killed in Silver Spring Fire
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden sent their “deepest condolences” to the parents of Melanie Diaz, who died while in the stairwell trying to escape the flames and… Read More
2 Firefighters Injured, 5 People Displaced After House Fire in Fairland
Two firefighters were injured and five people were displaced after a house fire Monday night in Fairland, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The fire occurred around… Read More
Chesapeake Bay Foundation Asks State Officials to Address Issues in Wastewater Treatment Plants
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is asking state officials to address problems in the two largest wastewater treatment plants in the state after a fire and explosion damaged a building… Read More
House Fire Results in More Than $275K Worth of Damage
A house fire in Aspen Hill on Sunday resulted in more than $275,000 worth of damage, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
Fire Chief: Deadly High-Rise Blaze ‘Formed a Worst Case Scenario’
Montgomery County Councilmembers gathered for a “rare” triple committee meeting Tuesday, per Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to discuss fire safety and codes in the wake of a deadly high-rise apartment fire… Read More
Councilmembers to Discuss Fire Inspections, Code Compliance
Montgomery County Councilmembers plan to discuss fire safety following a deadly apartment blaze last month. Councilmembers will hold a joint committee meeting Tuesday morning to discuss fire inspections and fire… Read More
Elrich Joins Outrage Over Silver Spring Tenants Facing Waiver to Access Belongings
This story was updated March 9 to include a response from the Arrive Silver Spring team. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich added to criticism following a fatal apartment fire… Read More
Councilmembers, Elrich Strongly Support Legislation Named After Woman Killed in Apartment Fire
In the wake of a fatal apartment building fire last month in Silver Spring, local leaders strongly support a new state-level bill named after the 25-year-old woman who was killed.… Read More
‘Unconscionable’ to Restrict Access to Units After Apartment Fire, Council President Says
County Council President Evan Glass said it is “unconscionable” that residents at a Silver Spring apartment complex are facing restricted access to their own units after a fatal fire last… Read More