Top Stories of 2022: Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg
Officials said an explosion and fire at a condominium complex on Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg on Nov. 16 injured at least 12 people and displaced residents from at least… Read More
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Top Stories of 2022: Explosion at Friendly Garden Apartments
The flash fire and subsequent explosion at Friendly Garden Apartments on Lyttonsville Road in Silver Spring on March 3 was ruled accidental and was caused by an apartment maintenance worker… Read More
Family Displaced After Fire in Aspen Hill
One family, including two adults and one child, were displaced after a fire Tuesday night in Aspen Hill, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
2 Dogs Die in Chevy Chase Townhouse Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) personnel responded to fire on a townhouse in Chevy Chase Drive near Hillandale Road around 2:40 p.m. Sunday after a neighbor called 911, according… Read More
Man Killed in Gaithersburg Explosion Believed to Have Died by Suicide
Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones identified the man found amidst the debris from the explosion at the Potomac Oaks Condominum in Gaithersburg as Juan Pablo Marshall Quizon, 36. Jones… Read More
Watch Live: 4:30 P.M. Update on Gaithersburg Condo Explosion
Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein’s briefing is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday. Goldstein and other officials will discuss the fire and explosion that took place at the Potomac Oaks… Read More
BREAKING: Body Found, Condo Explosion Now Being Investigated as ‘Criminal, Intentional Act’
Montgomery County fire and EMS officials recovered one body Thursday from the site of a massive explosion and fire at a Gaithersburg condominium complex. Officials have no information to suggest… Read More
Navarro Asks for Support, Donations for Victims of ‘Horrible Tragedy’
Councilmember Nancy Navarro told MyMCM that “It is unbelievable that we continue to have these explosions” in Montgomery County. “This is the third one” during her tenure on the Council… Read More
‘It Was Scary’: Woman Recounts Gaithersburg Explosion, Fire
10 people were hospitalized and dozens were displaced Wednesday after an explosion and fire at a condominium complex on Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. “It was scary,” said Nastasia Martinez,… Read More
Watch Live: 5:30 P.M. Update on Gaithersburg Condo Explosion
Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein will provide an update on Wednesday’s fire at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. He will discuss the fire and explosion that took place at the Potomac… Read More
Residents in One Apartment Unaccounted for After Gaithersburg Explosion, Fire
The safety of residents in one apartment unit remains unaccounted for Thursday morning after Wednesday’s fire and explosion at Potomac Oaks apartment complex in Gaithersburg. County officials have not made… Read More
Watch Live: 11 A.M. Update on Gaithersburg Apartment Explosion
Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein will provide an update on Wednesday’s fire at 11 a.m. Thursday. He will discuss the fire and explosion that took place at the Potomac… Read More