Swiftwater Rescues Increased During Pandemic
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel saved 114 people during 2020, an increase of 22 as compared with 2019. The vast majority of people were rescued on the Potomac River… Read More
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High Winds Cause Damage, Power Outages Across the County
Emergency crews received more than 100 calls across the county Friday evening regarding weather-related incidents. Between the hours of 5-6:30 p.m., fire and EMS personnel were called for numerous brush… Read More
15-Story Apartment Building Catches Fire in North Bethesda
About 75 firefighters responded to the Monterey Apartments in North Bethesda after an HVAC unit was “fully engulfed” on the roof, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete… Read More
Two Rescued After Injuries on Billy Goat Trail
Two individuals were rescued on separate occasions near the Billy Goat Trail on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to the scenes after receiving reports that the… Read More
Lightning Strikes Cause Two House Fires on Same Block in Potomac
Montgomery County firefighters rushed to put out a fire in the 8500 block of Rapley Preserve Circle in Potomac Friday evening. The neighborhood endured severe weather conditions Friday night bringing… Read More
Suspicious Device Found in Arson Investigation of Gaithersburg House Fire
A Gaithersburg house fire is being investigated as an arson case after a suspicious device that may have been used to cause the fire was found. The fire occurred early… Read More
Nace Bebé en la I-495 en Horas de la Mañana del Viernes
Un bebé nació en la I-495 Capital Beltway el viernes por la mañana, dijo el portavoz del Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de Montgomery (MCFRS), Pete Piringer. Los… Read More
Emergency Crews Respond to Injured Person on Railroad Tracks at Nicholson Lane Overpass
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue emergency crews responded to an injured person on railroad tracks between Kensington and Rockville on Thursday night around 10:00 p.m. MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said… Read More
Baby Delivered on Beltway Friday Morning
A baby was delivered on the I-495 Capital Beltway Friday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. Responders transported the mother and newborn and everybody… Read More
Accidente en Burtonsville Deja a un Adulto y un Niño Gravemente Heridos
Un “accidente seguido por un incendio” en Burtonsville dejó a dos personas, incluido un niño, gravemente heridos, dijo el portavoz del Servicio de Bomberos y Rescate del Condado de Montgomery… Read More
Fiery Crash in Burtonsville Leaves Adult, Child Seriously Injured
A “fiery crash” in Burtonsville left two people, including a child, seriously injured, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. MCFRS transported the two to the… Read More
Spring Ahead for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday
We can look forward to an extra hour of sunlight soon, even though it might feel as if we’re losing a bit of sleep. Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts Sunday… Read More