Battling Fires in the Heat
Imagine what it’s like for a firefighter to battle fires when the thermometer hits 80, 90 or even 100 degrees. It’s a challenge. Members of the Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
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José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen Provides Meals During California Fires
World Central Kitchen (WCK), the nonprofit under chef and Bethesda resident José Andrés, has been in California to give free meals to first responders and locals impacted by wildfires. “[T]hey… Read More
‘One of Our Top Missions Mentally, Physically’: Rescue Teams Come Home From Maui
Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1) and canine teams returned home Tuesday after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Maui. Capt. Jason Light, a 17-year member of MD-TF1, said it “by… Read More
Rescue Teams Return From Hawaii
Teams from Montgomery County have returned home after aiding in wildfire rescue efforts in Hawaii. This month, Maryland Task Force 1 was deployed to Maui to support search and rescue… Read More
Officials Point to ‘Maui Strong Fund’ to Help Those Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
Montgomery County officials pointed residents to a fund raising money to help those impacted by Maui wildfires in Hawaii. More than $43 million has been raised as of Thursday, according… Read More
County Teams Go to Maui to Aid in Wildfire Recovery
Teams from Montgomery County headed to the island of Maui, Hawaii to aid in wildfire recovery, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Maryland Task Force 1 (MD-TF1)… Read More
Wildfire Smoke Prompts Air Quality Alert
A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for parts of Maryland including Montgomery County due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) issued the alert,… Read More
How to Cope with Unhealthy Air Quality
The air quality in Montgomery County and the surrounding D.C. region is unhealthy right now. Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has moved into the area. That has created hazy… Read More
José Andrés Joins Relief Chefs in Puerto Rico After Earthquake
Chef José Andrés of Bethesda has once again activated his team of relief chefs at World Central Kitchen to respond to the aftermath of the earthquake in Puerto Rico. Andrés… Read More