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
Suburban Hospital Back to Normal After Power Surge
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda is functioning normally as of Monday afternoon after nearby lightning Sunday caused a power surge. It disrupted equipment at the hospital, according to fire and rescue… Read More
Possible Lightning Strike in Potomac Neighborhood Causes Electrical Issues
A possible lightning strike in Potomac Monday caused electrical issues and smoke conditions at several homes, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters… Read More
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
Lightning Strikes Brookeville Home, 5 Displaced
Lightning struck a Brookeville home and caused an explosion in the basement late Thursday. The house suffered structural damage and five people were displaced, according to the Montgomery County Fire… Read More
Damascus House Fire Causes $800,000 in Damages, Displaces Family
A house in Damascus caught fire on Monday evening after it was likely struck by lightning, causing about $800,000 in damages to the home and neighboring homes. According to Pete… Read More
Lightning Strikes Cause Two House Fires on Same Block in Potomac
Montgomery County firefighters rushed to put out a fire in the 8500 block of Rapley Preserve Circle in Potomac Friday evening. The neighborhood endured severe weather conditions Friday night bringing… Read More