UPDATE per the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program: “Crash with Injury. US-29 SB/NB at Burnt Mills Ave Mont Co MD All lanes remain blocked in both directions. Follow police direction. No access US-29 from MD-650. Avoid area if possible. Extended closure expected. Delays in immediate area and extend on MD-650 and OL Beltway.” There are also various reports of power outages in the surrounding areas.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) provided mutual aid for a collision that occurred Thursday night on southbound I-95 near Old Gunpowder Rd in Prince George’s County. Additional information courtesy of the Maryland State Police: “Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which two people lost their lives Thursday evening in Prince George’s County. Shortly after 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, troopers from the Maryland State Police College Park Barrack responded to the area of southbound I-95 just north of MD Route 212 for a report of a multi-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2017 Dodge Charger, driven by Michael Daniel, 24, of Silver Spring, Maryland, was in the right lane and attempted to switch lanes and pass a tractor-trailer.
At the same time, a Hyundai Elantra was traveling in the next lane over to the left when it was rear-ended by the Dodge. The impact caused the Dodge to go off the left side of the road and the Hyundai to go off the right side of the road. The Hyundai came to rest facing north on I-95 and caught fire.
According to the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination (MATOC) Program, a “crash with injury” has closed Columbia Pike US-29 SB/NB at Burnt Mills Avenue.
All lanes are blocked in both directions due to the incident and emergency response. The closure currently extends between Lockwood Dr and Hillwood Dr. Drivers are asked to follow police direction in the area with delays continuing to build in both directions. A extended closure is expected.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 9000 blk of Pickwick Village Terr in Silver Spring on Thursday, June 29 around 12:15pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by a clothes dryer in the home. Three people have been displaced and there are no injuries reported. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.
Update – Pickwick Village Ter, MOR TH, dryer fire, no injuries, 3 people displaced pic.twitter.com/FuNbgjOs6r
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 5900 blk of Aberdeen Rd, near Wilson La, in Bethesda around 2:30am on Thursday, June 29. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters encountered heavy fire from roof upon arrival. Two adults have been displaced and there were no injuries reported. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~230a) 5900blk Aberdeen Rd, near Wilson La, English Village/Bethesda, house fire, @mcfrs PE720, PE706, PE710, PE726, PE711, AT751, T706, RS741, A741B, BC702, BC701, T706, T710, A710, ALS741 & others responded, FFs encountered heavy fire from roof upon arrival, everybody got out
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for an explosion that occurred in the 14200 block of Cervantes Ave in the Seneca Estates neighborhood near Seneca Rd on Tuesday evening.
According to the initial report by MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, it was communicated that a model rocket malfunctioned and resulted in an explosion inside of the garage of a single family home. The investigation later revealed that the explosion occurred due to illegal fireworks that were misused with modifying components. Crews arrived to see smoke coming from the garage of the home and were able to extinguish the fire.
Updated to reflect that the explosion occurred due to illegal fireworks
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 14200 block of Cervantes Ave in the Seneca Estates neighborhood near Seneca Rd on Tuesday evening.
A collision has lead to an overturned vehicle on Connecticut Ave at Georgia Avenue in Aspen Hill on Tuesday afternoon. Metrobus has warned of possible delays in north directions due to the blockage.
According to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, one occupant was extricated and taken to an area trauma center. Expect delays if you are driving in the area. Expect delays if you are driving in the area. Featured photo sent in by Instagram user @rossiearmas
Rockville City Police and The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of an overturned vehicle at approximately 3:10am early Sunday morning. The crash occurred in the area of Debeck Drive and Lewis Avenue in Rockville.
According to our public safety reporter, Cordell Pugh, the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department transported one occupant to an area trauma center as a precaution. No official cause for the crash is available at this time. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at the Farmingdale Condos on Chalet Dr, off of Great Seneca Highway, Farmingdale Condos, in Germantown […]
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 11500 block of February Circle, near January Drive in White Oak on Thursday, June 22. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in a bedroom on the 2nd floor of the four-story garden apartment and was caused by a space heater that was too close to combustibles.
Two adults have been displaced. Damage is estimated to be ~$25K and there were no injuries reported. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.