Two firefighters were injured and five people were displaced after a house fire Monday night in Fairland, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS). The fire occurred around… Read More
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is asking state officials to address problems in the two largest wastewater treatment plants in the state after a fire and explosion damaged a building… Read More
A house fire in Aspen Hill on Sunday resulted in more than $275,000 worth of damage, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers gathered for a “rare” triple committee meeting Tuesday, per Councilmember Andrew Friedson, to discuss fire safety and codes in the wake of a deadly high-rise apartment fire… Read More
Montgomery County Councilmembers plan to discuss fire safety following a deadly apartment blaze last month. Councilmembers will hold a joint committee meeting Tuesday morning to discuss fire inspections and fire… Read More
This story was updated March 9 to include a response from the Arrive Silver Spring team. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich added to criticism following a fatal apartment fire… Read More
In the wake of a fatal apartment building fire last month in Silver Spring, local leaders strongly support a new state-level bill named after the 25-year-old woman who was killed.… Read More
County Council President Evan Glass said it is “unconscionable” that residents at a Silver Spring apartment complex are facing restricted access to their own units after a fatal fire last… Read More
To honor and celebrate the life of Melanie Díaz, who passed away in the Silver Spring apartment fire on February 18th, the family is organizing a vigil Thursday at 5:00… Read More
On Saturday, a fire in a Downtown Silver Spring high-rise apartment building killed a woman and displaced many residents. On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said the county hopes… Read More
A house fire displaced a family Monday in Gaithersburg. Nobody was injured and damage is estimated to be around $85,000, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief… Read More
The family of the man and woman killed by Aspen Hill electrical fire is raising money for funeral and hospital expenses. The fire was caused by an electrical panel in… Read More