Driver crashes into Germantown home, 2 injured
A vehicle crashed into an occupied living room in Germantown Thursday, resulting in two serious injuries. At around 11:30 p.m. a driver crashed into a home located in the 13600… Read More
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Wheaton Water Leak Causes Evacuation of 1,000
A water leak and power outage in Wheaton on Wednesday affected 1,000 residents and 500 apartment units, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. It… Read More
All Fireworks Are Illegal in Montgomery County
Fire officials from several local jurisdictions joined together Tuesday to send a strong message that all fireworks are illegal in the many nearby areas. For everyone’s safety, the officials urged… Read More
Dos Bomberos Heridos en el Incendio de Gaithersburg
Un bombero permanece hospitalizado y bajo observación. Un segundo bombero fue atendido y dado de alta tras un incendio de dos alarmas en el 764 de Quince Orchard Boulevard en… Read More
2 Firefighters Injured in Gaithersburg Blaze
A firefighter remains hospitalized and under observation. A second was treated and released following a two-alarm fire at 764 Quince Orchard Boulevard in Potomac Oaks in Gaithersburg Tuesday morning. The… Read More
Burtonsville Fire Displaces 2; Officials Say Cause Was Accidental
A fire broke out in the attic of a single-family home in Burtonsville, displacing two people, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service ( MCFRS) said. Firefighters responded to the… Read More
High Winds Cause Trees to Topple, Power Outages
High winds have caused havoc in the area. As of 3:30 p.m. Monday, 1,051 Pepco customers were without power. One day earlier, about 6,000 Montgomery County residents were without power.… Read More
County Emergency Workers Assist With Air Crash Response
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) personnel filled in at several Washington, D.C. fire stations late Wednesday and into Thursday so that D.C. rescue units could utilize all their… Read More
County Fire & Rescue Responded to 5% More Incidents in 2024
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service (MCFRS) personnel handled 142,617 incidents during 2024, which is a 5% increase as compared to the previous year. The busiest fire and rescue stations… Read More
Lanham Man Charged With Arson in Rockville
Edward Buya Kamara Jr, 27, was charged in connection of an arson incident at 9709 Key West Avenue in Rockville on Nov. 19. Kamara, of Lanham, was arrested by Montgomery… Read More
Goose on the Loose Rescued from Tree in North Bethesda
Personnel from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFR) and Animal Services rescued a goose from a tree in North Bethesda Friday morning. According to MCFR Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a passerby noticed… Read More
Fire Out at County Transfer Station in Derwood
A fire at a large scrap pile in the Montgomery County Transfer Station and Recycling Center Monday is out. The exterior fire Monday did not damage any buildings. There were… Read More