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Pedestrian Stuck and Killed by Train Sunday Morning in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

One person is dead after being struck by a CSX train Sunday morning in Gaithersburg. According to Assistant Chief with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) David Pazos on Twitter, “MCFRS is dispatched for a pedestrian struck by a heavy rail train behind the Motel 6 @ 497 Quince Orchard Rd. Units on the scene confirm 1 deceased w/no other injuries. Incident released to CSX and MCPD. Trains shut down till the investigation is complete.”

We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

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Dozens Displaced at Rockville Complex Following Saturday Storm

By MCS Staff

The Bethesda Park Condominiums complex, in the area of Randolph Rd. and Parklawn Dr., was one of the hardest hit when the sever storms rolled through late Saturday afternoon. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Chief spokesperson Pete Piringer, a “microburst” could have been responsible for dozens of trees were knocked down and many of them were blown into or on top of buildings. A microburst is is a localized column of sinking air (downdraft) within a thunderstorm that can cause extensive damage at the surface.

A large crane was already on the scene earlier today helping with dozens of crews clear the trees that are now scattered across the complex and roofs of the buildings. Dozens of residents have been displaced and many remain without power into Saturday night. The county has set up shelters that many residents will be going to for the night. There are no known injuries

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Tree Falls on Two Houses, Trapping Occupants; No Injuries, 10 People Displaced

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call on the 12200 block of Charles Rd, off of Veirs Mill Rd (near the Korean Korner) at approximately 4:45pm on Saturday, for a tree that fell onto a house and trapped at least some of the occupants.

MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer provided an update stating that there were no injuries and that all 10 occupants are accounted for. The affected families, which include five adults and five children, have been displaced. The Red Cross is assisting. Severe damage was caused across the county due to Saturday’s storm.

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Severe Damage Caused By Saturday Afternoon Storm

By MCS Staff

A severe thunderstorm that rolled into the late afternoon on Saturday, July 29th has caused damage in several parts of Montgomery County (a thunderstorm caused severe damage on Friday, July 28 as well). There are power outages across the county. Reminder: Treat traffic lights without a signal as four-way stops. Incidents reported and photos below:

• 12200 Braxfield Court near Academy Way, Rockville, large tree down, no injuries, tree landed in front of four-story apartment building

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Two Transported to Hospital Following Tuesday Night Crash on 355

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the scene of a crash at approximately 10pm on Frederick Rd (355) and Ridgemont Avenue near King Farm on Tuesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there was also a fire in the engine compartment of the vehicle. The driver was able to exit the vehicle and crews were able to extinguish the fire, but two people were transported to the hospital.

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Update: Family Displaced, Approximately $400K in Damage Caused By House Fire

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house fire on the 11800blk Goodloe Rd., off Dewey Road, near Viers Mill Elementary School shortly before 11:30 on Tuesday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to heavy fire conditions.  Two firefighters were treated for non-life threatening injuries and there were no civilian injuries. Damage is estimated to be ~400K and four adults have been displaced.

The origin/cause of the fire is currently under investigation but fire investigators did locate damaged lithium batteries at the scene. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

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Smoke Visible From Miles Away Due to Tuesday Morning House Fire

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a house fire on the 11800blk Goodloe Rd., off Dewey Road, near Viers Mill Elementary School shortly before 11:30 on Tuesday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to see the fire showing upon arrival. Many readers have written to us via social media from miles away letting us know that the fire is visible. Piringer tweeted a video from the scene shortly after 12:00pm that showed lots of smoke coming from the home as crews continue to work. The video can be seen below.

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MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving Motorcycle and Dump Truck Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a dump truck on Monday, July 24 around 4:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on Ridge Rd and Hawkes Rd in Damascus, close to Cedar Grove Elementary School, and involved one person trapped under the truck. EMS evaluated one adult with Priority 2 trauma.

According to MCPD, “Ridge Rd. is closed at Hawkes Rd. as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

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Olney’s 28th National Night Out (The Largest in Montgomery County) Returns on August 1

By MCS Staff

Headline updated to reflect that Olney’s NNO event is the biggest in Montgomery County

An Olney summer tradition returns on August 1 when local first responders and the community come together to celebrate Olney’s 28th National Night Out (NNO), from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fair Hill shopping center, located at Olney-Sandy Spring Road and Spartan Road.

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MCFRS Respond to Collision With Rollover and Entrapment on I-495

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment on Sunday, July 23 around 3pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on the outer loop I-495 between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, near the Bradley Boulevard overpass. Piringer tweeted that a single vehicle struck and bounced off the median (Jersey wall,) crossed all lanes of traffic and ended up off the road and flipped over in bushes.

One patient was extricated from the vehicle and transported to  the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

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