Battery Fire Hazard Demonstration Stresses Safe Recycling
Batteries should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins, county leaders stressed Friday, but instead should be recycled at the Shady Grove Transfer Station or at a… Read More
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Fire Breaks Out in Car Dealership in Silver Spring
A fire broke out at the DARCARS Toyota and Lexus Dealership in Silver Spring on Nov. 12, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer… Read More
Due to Dry Conditions, Outdoor Burning Banned in Maryland
With much of Maryland in near or extreme drought conditions, state officials are implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective Friday. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)… Read More
More Than 30 Displaced in Aspen Hill Apartment Fire
33 residents were displaced after an apartment fire in Aspen Hill on Thursday. Several had to be rescued and two were hospitalized with smoke inhalation, according to county Fire and… Read More
New County Police, Fire Chiefs Take the Helm
As historic public safety leaders take the helm in the county, a joint swearing-in ceremony was held Tuesday at Wheaton High School. Fire Chief Corey Smedley is the county’s first… Read More
Damages for Rockville House Fire Estimated at More Than $500,000
About 75 firefighters responded Friday night to a house fire that displaced a family in the 1400 block of Gerard Street in Rockville. Damage is estimated to be $550,000, according… Read More
Gaithersburg Garage Fire Displaces Family
A fire that started in a garage displaced a family of seven adults, one infant and one dog in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief… Read More
Libraries Experiencing System-Wide Network Outage
A system-wide network outage damaged server cables at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) Tuesday. The branches are open for checkouts but Wifi, public computers, printing, scanning and copiers are… Read More
Blaze is Contained at Former Elementary School in Silver Spring That Was Being Demolished
A former elementary school in Silver Spring that was in the process of being demolished burned Tuesday night into Wednesday, sending flames and smoke throughout the area. There were no… Read More
About a Dozen Displaced in North Bethesda Apartment Fire
About 12 people and several pets were displaced in a North Bethesda apartment fire on Sunday, according to county Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There were no… Read More
Residents Reminded Not to Put Batteries in Regular Trash
The county reminds residents that batteries must not be put in regular trash, but should be taken to the Shady Grove Processing Facility and Transfer Station or at a participating… 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