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
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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
15-Story Apartment Building Catches Fire in North Bethesda
About 75 firefighters responded to the Monterey Apartments in North Bethesda after an HVAC unit was “fully engulfed” on the roof, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Fire in Silver Spring High-Rise Under Investigation
Firefighters put out a large fire at a high-rise on Manchester Rd. in Silver Spring Monday morning. No injuries were reported. The fire was put out quickly, and a cause… 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
Montgomery Village Apartment Fire Displaces 17 Residents, Causes $500,000 in Damage
A fire Monday evening in a Montgomery Village apartment building caused an estimated $500,000 in damage and displaced 17 residents, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Pete… Read More
Fiery Crash in Burtonsville Leaves Adult, Child Seriously Injured
A “fiery crash” in Burtonsville left two people, including a child, seriously injured, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. MCFRS transported the two to the… Read More