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
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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
Family of Woman Killed in SIlver Spring Apartment Fire Will File Lawsuit
The family of Melanie Diaz, the woman who died in a Silver Spring apartment fire as she tried to escape the smoke and flames with her two dogs, announced Tuesday… Read More
More Than $9,400 Raised for Families Impacted by Clarksburg Apartments Fire
More than $9,400 has been raised so far to help families impacted by a fire at a Clarksburg apartment building this month. As of Tuesday morning, $9,448 has been raised,… Read More
Clarksburg Apartments Fire Believed to be Arson
The fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex that displaced more than 40 residents is believed to be arson. Investigators are working to have formal charges filed against a juvenile suspect,… Read More
More Than 40 Displaced in Clarksburg Apartments Fire
More than 40 residents were displaced in a fire at a Clarksburg apartment complex on Saturday, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). Nearly 80 firefighters were on… Read More
Elrich Signs Renter Fire Safety Bill Inspired After Woman’s Death
County Executive Marc Elrich signed a council bill into law Thursday that was inspired after a woman died last year in a downtown Silver Spring apartment fire. “When I lost my… Read More
Women Return Wednesday to Shelter Damaged by July 4th Fire
About one month after an electrical fire broke out at Interfaith Works’ Crabbs Branch Women’s Center, the residents will return Wednesday. The center provides shelter and services for more than… Read More
Firefighters Respond to Fire Sunday at Shady Grove Transfer Station
A large pile of scrap metal went up in flames Sunday evening outside at the Shady Grove Transfer Station on Frederick Road in Derwood, according to Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
Council Votes to Strengthen Tenant Safety Measures
More than a year after a fire at the Arrive Apartments on Georgia Avenue took the life of tenant Melanie Diaz, Montgomery County Councilmembers unanimously approved a bill designed to… Read More