Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a a fire on the second floor of a three-story, garden apartment on the 18400 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village on Monday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, responding units found a small fire on the second floor and were able to quickly extinguish it. In a later update, Piringer stated that the fire occurred in a vacant apartment on the first floor. It’s unclear at this moment, whether both floors were involved. There were no injuries and fire investigators are now attempting to determine the cause.
Small fire with no injuries. Fire is out, investigators are on the attempting to determine cause. @mcfrsPIO https://t.co/wYUiEttBOK pic.twitter.com/KvVPpcmZLb
— BC Steve Mann (@mcfrsPIO6) February 12, 2024
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FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
