Family Displaced After Burtonsville House Fire
Four adults are displaced after a house fire on the 2300 block of Holly Spring Drive in Burtonsville, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.… Read More
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Two People Sent to Hospital After Deck Collapse in Rockville
A deck collapse in Rockville on Friday sent two people to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The… Read More
Elrich: This Weekend We Celebrate Being ‘Freer From the Virus Than We’ve Been”
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich says this Independence Day will be freer than the last. “This weekend we’re celebrating being a little bit freer from the virus than we’ve been,”… Read More
Outer Loop of I-495 Closed After Tanker Overturns, Spills Hot Asphalt
Update at 5 p.m.: All lanes of the outer loop of the Capital Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike are open. The lanes were closed following an early morning… Read More
‘The Bags Are Always Packed’: County Rescue Crews Ready to Help With Florida Building Collapse Recovery Efforts
Local officials are offering sympathy for the victims of the tragic condo building collapse in Surfside, Florida. Agencies across the nation, including some in Montgomery County, have expressed willingness to help.… Read More
Person Struck, Killed by Freight Train Near Overpass in Gaithersburg
A CSX freight train struck and killed a person in Gaithersburg on Saturday night, a spokesperson confirmed in a statement. At around 10:19 p.m., a train struck a person on… Read More
Fire Causes More than $1.5 Million in Damages to Bethesda House
A fire at a Bethesda house—located off Bradley Boulevard on Kittery Lane and Redwood Avenue—caused more than $1.5 million in damages, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
El Incendio de una Casa en Damascus Causa $800,000 en Daños y Desplaza a Familia
Una casa en Damascus se incendió el lunes por la noche después de que probablemente fue alcanzada por un rayo, causando alrededor de $800,000 en daños a la casa y… 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
World War II Grenade, Shells Found in Potomac Home
A woman going through her deceased father’s belongings contacted the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services around 8:30 p.m. on June 5 after finding a grenade and mortar round. Her… Read More
Varias Familias Desplazadas Tras Incendio en un Apartamento de Takoma Park
Varias familias fueron desplazadas, un bombero resultó herido y un perro falleció en un incendio en Blair Park Gardens Apartments en Takoma Park, según el portavoz principal del Servicio de… Read More
Several Families Displaced After Takoma Park Apartment Fire
Several families were displaced, one firefighter was injured and one dog died in a fire at the Blair Park Gardens Apartments in Takoma Park, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More