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MCFRS Respond to Collision Saturday Afternoon

Published September 16, 2023 at 1:57PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a two-car collision on Saturday, September 16, in Montgomery Village. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on East Bound (EB) Montgomery Village Ave at Tall Oaks Road. One person was evaluated for non-life threatening injuries. Expect residual delays.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “East Bound (EB) Montgomery Village Ave at Tall Oaks Road. 2 car collision, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating one (1) person with NLTI. @mcfrs A708B, PE708 on scene, some lanes CLOSED”

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Driver Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 13, 2023 at 9:16AM

Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred Wednesday morning in Hillandale. According to police, “At approximately 4:12 a.m., on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Chalmers Road for the report of a pedestrian struck.

The adult male victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The striking vehicle remained on scene. This is an active and ongoing investigation.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of Google Maps.

Approximately 40 Firefighters Respond to Fire at Recycling Center Tuesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published September 13, 2023 at 7:50AM

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.

Collision Involving Pedestrian Closes Portion of New Hampshire Ave Wednesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published September 13, 2023 at 7:35AM

Per Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC): Crash with Injury. MD-650 SB (New Hampshire Ave.) at Cresthaven Drive. Montgomery County, MD. All travel lanes are blocked. Follow police directions in the area. Delays are building. Extended closure expected.

At 4:44am Montgomery County Police issued the following traffic advisory: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has southbound New Hampshire Ave. closed at Cresthaven Rd. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”

Rockville Pike Closed at Jones Bridge Rd. Due to Downed Trees and Wires

By MCS Staff

Published September 9, 2023 at 4:51PM | Updated September 9, 2023 at 5:25PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) received a call for wires down at the intersection of Rockville Pike and Jones Bridge Rd. According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, units on scene report several wires and a tree that has fallen and is blocking all traffic at the intersection. MCPD and Pepco are en route and delays are expected.

Alert Montgomery provided the following: “Severe Traffic Alert: All lanes are blocked on southbound Rockville Pike (MD-355) between Cedar Lane and Jones Bridge Road due to a tree and wires down. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”

Flooding in Glenmont Neighborhood Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published September 9, 2023 at 8:01AM

Much of the area dealt with Thunderstorms from Friday afternoon and into early Saturday morning. One part of Glenmont, on Livingston St. and Weisman Rd. dealt with flooding shortly after 11pm on Friday night following a day of storms.

Fern Rivas shared a video of what the flooding looked like before crews came to take care of the problem at approximately midnight prior to more storms coming through in the early morning hours. The video can be seen below:

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Early Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published September 9, 2023 at 7:04AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house fire on the 9000 block of Willow Valley Dr. in Potomac early Saturday morning.

According to MCFRS Assistant Chief David Pazos, responding units reported fire through the roof on arrival with all occupants of the home self-evacuating. The fire was extinguished without any injuries. Two adults and one dog were displaced.

Part of Georgia Avenue Closed Due to Fire Rescue Activity in Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published September 8, 2023 at 3:30PM | Updated September 8, 2023 at 5:40PM

We will have an update as additional information becomes available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Fire rescue activity has the Core Apartments in 8600 block of Georgia Ave. closed through Colesville Rd.

MCFRS Responds to Collision Involving School Bus Thursday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published September 7, 2023 at 4:29PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) was dispatched to Miller Fall Rd and Muncaster Mill Rd (Gaithersburg) for a vehicle accident involving an occupied school bus with children. Two occupants from the car are being evaluated for transport and traffic is being diverted by Montgomery County Police.

According to an update by MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, MCFRS is transporting three adults (two from the car and the driver of the school bus) to local area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. All 30 students on the bus are ok and are in the process of being transferred to another MCPS bus en route.

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving School Bus Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 7, 2023 at 9:24AM | Updated September 7, 2023 at 9:50AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are on the scene of a collision that occurred Thursday morning in Wheaton-Glenmont. According to Montgomery County Police, the collision involved six vehicles, one of which is a school bus. Three adult females were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. There were no students on the bus at the time of the collision.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 8:35am: “TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A traffic collision has eastbound Randolph Rd. closed at Glenallen Ave. Expect significant delays. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.” We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured image courtesy of @mixedqt on Instagram.

Collision Reconstruction Unit Investigating New Hampshire Ave Pedestrian Fatality; Victim’s Identity Released

By Patrick Herron

Published September 6, 2023 at 4:07PM

Per MCPD: A 61-year-old Silver Spring man died when he was hit by a vehicle on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. At approximately 9:26 p.m., 4th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to New Hampshire Ave. and Bonifant Rd. for the report of a collision involving a pedestrian.

Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a grey 2012 Toyota Prius was traveling south on New Hampshire Ave., south of Bonifant Rd., when she struck Sidney Cardoso Sr., who was in the roadway, for reasons still under investigation. The driver remained on scene. Cardoso was transported to an area hospital, with serious injuries, and later pronounced dead at the hospital.