Takoma Park Basement Fire Displaces Occupants
A basement fire displaced three adults and a dog in Takoma Park on Dec. 1, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.… Read More
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Fire Department Gives Thanksgiving Safety Advice
Thanksgiving is the top time of year for home fires, according to the county fire department. “Thanksgiving cooking is unfortunately one of the more dangerous things that we do throughout… Read More
Person Dies After Being Struck by Train
A person died after being struck by a train traveling on a CSX railroad track in the Gaithersburg and Germantown area, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS)… Read More
Battery Fire Hazard Demonstration Stresses Safe Recycling
Batteries should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins, county leaders stressed Friday, but instead should be recycled at the Shady Grove Transfer Station or at a… Read More
Fire Breaks Out in Car Dealership in Silver Spring
A fire broke out at the DARCARS Toyota and Lexus Dealership in Silver Spring on Nov. 12, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer… Read More
A ‘Total Loss’: Massive Dickerson House Fire Displaces Family
A massive house fire displaced a family of three adults and three kids early Monday morning in Dickerson, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information… Read More
Police Investigating Pedestrian Collision in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) 3rd District Station is investigating a hit-and-run collision from Oct. 24. According to a press release, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded… Read More
Clarksburg Fire Station Opens
Leaders joined a grand opening event for the Clarksburg Fire Station on Friday. Located on Frederick Road, the new station is about 18,000 square feet. According to the county, the… Read More
More Than 30 Displaced in Aspen Hill Apartment Fire
33 residents were displaced after an apartment fire in Aspen Hill on Thursday. Several had to be rescued and two were hospitalized with smoke inhalation, according to county Fire and… Read More
Community Conversation with Marc Elrich Moves Online After Boiler Leak at Rockville School
A “Community Conversation” with County Executive Marc Elrich will now be held only online on Monday, Oct. 28, from 7-8:30 p.m., following a change in plans due to a building… Read More
House Fire in Glenmont Forest Displaces 7 Residents
A house fire displaced three adults and four kids in Glenmont Forest Tuesday. At approximately 5 p.m., about 55 MCFRS firefighters responded to a fire at a one-story home at… Read More
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