Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 2 p.m. on Saturday to the 2300 block of Glenallan Avenue at Landmark at Glenmont Station for a reported vehicle fire.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, Firefighters found trash burning that involved a small lithium battery experiencing thermal runaway. HazMat teams assisted by securing and preparing the battery for safe removal. No exposures or additional hazards were reported.
(~2p) 2300blk Glenallan Av, Landmark at Glenmont Station, dispatched as vehicle fire, @mcfrs E718, PE724, PAT718, HM707, PE707 responded, trash contents burning, involved small lithium battery (thermal runaway), HazMat assisted (overpacked/prepped for removal), no exposure pic.twitter.com/2IjzL1zvYE
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 29, 2025
