Trees Collapse into Condos, Houses, Following Afternoon Storms
Multiple trees have fallen across the Chevy Chase area from strong storms that passed through the area this afternoon. A large tree collapsed into a house on the 7000 block… Read More
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
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
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
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
Hombre y su Mascota Fallecen Tras Incendio en una Casa en Potomac
Actualización (3:20 p.m.): En un comunicado el martes, la policía del condado de Montgomery dijo que los detectives están llevando a cabo una investigación sobre el fallecimiento de Ragheb Abou… Read More
Man, Pet Dog Die After House Fire in Potomac
Updated (3:20 p.m.): In a statement Tuesday, Montgomery County Police said detectives are conducting a death investigation and that no foul play is suspected in Ragheb Abou Zeineddine’s death. [hr]… Read More
‘Total Loss’: Barn Fire in Barnesville Causes $2 Million in Damages, Fire Officials Say
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a large barn fire on Peach Tree Road in Barnesville shortly before midnight Monday evening, fire officials said. Crews found heavy… Read More
‘Know Before You Go’: Officials Emphasize Safety After Two Hikers Rescued from Billy Goat Trail
Two adults were rescued by first responders on the Billy Goat Trail in Potomac on Thursday night. The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) Swift Water units were alerted of… Read More
Detectives Investigate Arson After House Fire Displaces Family in Gaithersburg
An early morning house fire left a family displaced in Gaithersburg on Thursday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFS) is now investigating the incident as a case of arson. The… Read More
Occupants Escape Early Morning House Fire in North Potomac
A fire broke out early Sunday morning in North Potomac forcing residents to evacuate. The fire started around 2:30 a.m. in the garage of a two-story North Potomac home on… Read More