Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) was dispatched to the 14800 blk of Southlawn Ln (Rockville), Georgetown Paper Stock of Rockville, for an “outside fire involving paperstock and recyclables” shortly after 8pm on Tuesday night.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, four fire engines, two aerial towers, one brush truck, and one rescue squad was required for this call. Firefighters used heavy equipment to expose fire and wet down.
ICYMI (~8p 9/12) Southlawn La, Rockville, Georgetown Paper Stock (recycling). @mcfrs 4 Engines, 2 Aerial Tower, 1 Brush Truck & 1 Rescue Squad & others operating on scene w/ ~40 FFs. Fire involved bailed (waste) paper outside. FFs used heavy equipment to expose fire & wet down pic.twitter.com/nwqvJG8jlg
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 13, 2023