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
fire
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
Family of Woman Killed in Arrive Fire Files $2.3 Million Lawsuit
This story was updated Sept. 16 to include video of the news conference. The family of Melanie Diaz, who was killed while trying to escape from a fire at the… Read More
4 Displaced in Montgomery Village Apartment Fire
Four people were displaced in an apartment fire around 5:40 a.m. Thursday morning on Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village. According to County Fire and Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
More than 90 Firefighters Respond Bethesda Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire outbreak in Bethesda Tuesday night, in which more than 90 firefighters were on the scene, according to MCFRS Chief… Read More
Investigations Ongoing After Stabbing Victim Found at Scene of Fire in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) is investigating a fire from Saturday night that caused an estimated $1 million in damages according to officials. MCFRS and Montgomery County Department… Read More