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Tractor Trailer Crash Shuts Down I-495S at I-270 Spur

Published June 21, 2023 at 7:57PM

Tractor Trailer Crash occurred at I-495 SB (Outer Loop) at the I-270 Spur in Montgomery County, MD. All lanes of the Outer Loop are blocked. Delays are approximately 1.5 miles.

Per our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, Maryland State Police, Montgomery County Police, and MDSHA working to divert traffic off the Outer Loop of the Beltway (I-495 West) on to MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. Tonight’s crash, which involved 2 tractor-trailers, occurred shortly after 7PM. Featured photo courtesy of MDOT.

MCFRS Assist With 2-Alarm Fire in Laurel

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2023 at 1:53PM | Updated June 21, 2023 at 4:57PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) assisted the Prince George’s County Fire Department (PGFD) with a 2-alarm house fire in the 13900 Blk of Chadsworth Ter in Laurel, MD on Wednesday, June 21.

According to @PGFDNews on Twitter, PGFD arrived to find a single family home fully involved in fire around 6:15am. The occupants of the home self evacuated and there were no injuries reported.

To Help Prevent Trash Fires, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Asks Residents to Take Extra Care Before Throwing Materials into Trash

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2023 at 7:45PM

Even seemingly harmless household batteries, such as AA, AAA or button cell batteries, can contribute to these risks if not disposed of correctly. Improperly disposed materials can cause fires in trash cans, on trash trucks and at the County Transfer Station and Recycling Center in Derwood.

Gas Leak Closes Roads in Germantown; Significant Delays Expected

By MCS Staff

Published June 20, 2023 at 5:59PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to contractors hitting a gas line at 19900 Century Blvd near Crystal Rock Dr. at TD Bank in Germantown at approximately 5:40pm on Tuesday evening. The bank building has been evacuated and the area is being secured as units await the arrival of Washington Gas. Century Blvd is currently closed at Crystal Rock Dr. due to the gas leak. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and significant delays are expected.

Per MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer: “19900 Century Blvd., near Crystal rock Dr.,, TD Bank, Germantown, contractors hit gas line, @mcfrs PE729, PE735, PE734, PE722, E753, T734, AT735, RS729, A722, A735, HM728, SU725, BC705, BC703, T725, EMS703, SA700 & others responding, Bank building being evacuated” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Entrapment Tuesday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published June 20, 2023 at 4:56PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment on Tuesday, June 20, around 4pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred near the intersection of Bonifant Road and Layhill Road in Layhill/Aspen Hill (Silver Spring). One patient has been extricated and EMS is transporting one adult with Priority2 trauma.

MCFRS Respond to Fire Caused by Candle Early Monday Morning in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published June 19, 2023 at 9:12AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 10000 blk of Trafalgar Sq, off King James Way, near Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg around 4am on Monday, June 19. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located in a bedroom on the second floor of a townhome.

MCFRS Respond to Collision Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published June 18, 2023 at 12:18PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision around 11:00am on Sunday, June 18 in Montgomery Village. The incident occurred at the intersection of Goshen Rd and Stewartown Rd. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two patients were evaluated by EMS. All lanes have reopened.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Goshen Rd and Stewartown Rd, @MCFRS_EMIHS Evaluating 2 patients, @mcfrs A708 and PE708 on scene Some lanes blocked.”

Person on Tracks Temporarily Shut Down Red Line in Rockville Saturday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2023 at 7:09PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and the Metro Transit Police Department responded to a call for a person on the tracks at the Rockville Metro Station at 250 Rockville Pike around 6:25pm on Saturday evening.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, rail traffic was shut down in both directions between the Rockville and Twinbrook stations. The person was in custody by 6:50pm and there were no apparent injuries sustained. Things should be “picking up” again shortly. Featured photo courtesy of @a__littlewoman on Instagram.

MCFRS Responds to Fire at Hotel Silver Spring

By MCS Staff

Published June 17, 2023 at 3:35PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a small fire at Hotel Silver Spring, located at 8727 Colesville Rd, on Saturday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire occurred in a first floor kitchen and was contained/controlled/extinguished by the hotel’s sprinkler system. Upon arrival, there was little to no smoke left, but the building was evacuated. There were no injuries and the health inspector and code enforcement were notified.

Update: Potomac House Fire Causes $3 Million in Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published June 15, 2023 at 1:18PM | Updated June 15, 2023 at 3:00PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire at a single family home on the 10800 block of Brickyard Ct., near Falls Rd., in Potomac at approximately 10:16pm on Wednesday night.

Fire Controlled By Sprinkler System in Pike & Rose Apartment Building Wednesday Night; Several Residents Displaced

By MCS Staff

Published June 15, 2023 at 6:57AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) were called to the scene of an apartment fire shortly after 11pm at The Henri apartment building, located at 11800 Grand Park Ave., off of Old Georgetown Rd., in Pike & Rose on Wednesday night.

The fire was reported on the 9th floor of the 16-story apartment and activated the sprinkler system. The cause was a grease fire in the kitchen, but the building’s sprinkler system was able to control the fire until firefighters arrived. There were no injuries reported, but some water damage on lower floors due to the sprinkler activation. Two of the three elevators in the building were out of service as of early Thursday morning due to water damage and several residents have been displaced.