Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 12200 block of Charles Rd, off of Veirs Mill Rd (near the Korean Korner) at approximately 4:45pm on Saturday, for a tree that fell onto a house and trapped at least some of the occupants.
MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer provided an update stating that there were no injuries and that all 10 occupants are accounted for. The affected families, which include five adults and five children, have been displaced. The Red Cross is assisting. Severe damage was caused across the county due to Saturday’s storm.
(~445p) 12200blk Charles Rd. near Gridley Road, tree onto a house with entrapment, (2 houses struck by tree) @mcfrs PE716, AT718, RS703, RS729, M723, A721, TR700, SU729, SU731, SU725, BC704 & other responded occupants are all accounted for, no injuries
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 29, 2023
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