Rockville Garbage Chute Fire Trashed by MCFRS
Montgomery County Fire Rescue Services received a report around 7 a.m. Thursday regarding a fire in an 18-story building’s trash room, with smoke rising in the building, according to Chief… Read More
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Police, Fire Rescue Service Investigate Multiple Fires and Commercial Burglary
Gaithersburg Police (GPD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) are investigating five fires and a commercial burglary that occurred around 1-2 a.m. Thursday morning, GPD said in a… Read More
Lighting-Strike in Germantown Causes $2.5 Million in Damages
During a severe thunderstorm on Aug. 10, lightning struck an apartment building off of Cloppers Mill Drive near Great Seneca Highway at around 5 p.m., causing a fire that rendered… Read More
Hogan Awards Governor’s Citation to Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan awarded a governor’s citation to the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department. “I’m proud of every single one of you,” Hogan told fire and rescue members… Read More
House Fire Displaces Two Adults in Aspen Hill
Monday, two adults were displaced after a house fire on the 14200 block of Burning Bush Lane. The home is located off of Rippling Brook Drive near the Strathmore at Bel Pre Road. No injuries occurred.
Banks Fund Olney Ale House Re-Opening
The Montgomery County Green Bank and Sandy Spring Bank have teamed up to finance the re-opening of the Olney Ale House. The Olney Ale House is re-opening with the help… Read More
Firefighters Respond After Junked Cars, Tires, Debris, Storage Building Catch Fire
Update (July 7): More than 30 vehicles were involved in a fire in Rockville Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. MCFRS responded… Read More
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
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
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
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