Update: All lanes of MD-355 (Frederick Rd) from Foreman Blvd to Wims Rd have reopened. Expect residual delays.
All lanes of MD-355 (Frederick Road) are currently closed between Foreman Boulevard and Wims Road in Clarksburg as Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) crews respond to a reported chimney fire.
According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, firefighters were dispatched to the 22600 block of Frederick Road for a reported house fire involving a chimney. Upon arrival, crews found an overloaded chimney with no extension of the fire into the home.
All occupants safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Frederick Road has been temporarily closed while firefighters work to mitigate the incident. Alert Montgomery has advised motorists to expect significant delays and seek alternate routes.
