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MCFRS Respond to Collision With Vehicle Fire Friday Afternoon in Germantown

Published September 22, 2023 at 12:55PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a collision with vehicle fire on Friday, September 22 on Great Seneca Highway, near Wisteria Dr. in Germantown. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, “Several people left the scene quickly, otherwise vehicle fire is being being extinguished. It appears people that left the scene are in the company of police.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Featured photo courtesy of @shxt_idk on Instagram.

MCFRS Respond to House Fire in Montgomery Village Thursday Evening; Four Displaced

By Patrick Herron

Published September 21, 2023 at 7:53PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 9600blk of Brassie Way in Montgomery Village on Thursday, September 20, around 5:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from a third floor bedroom window. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries reported. Four adults have been displaced.

We will post an update if additional information becomes available. Photos courtesy of @h.h.fireproductions on Instagram.

Gaithersburg Man Charged with Six Counts of Arson in Connection with Sunday Morning Fires; Damage Estimated to be ~$1 Million

By Patrick Herron

Published September 21, 2023 at 1:05PM | Updated September 21, 2023 at 6:59PM

Fernando J. Herrera-Rivera, age 23, of Gaithersburg, has been charged with six counts of 2nd degree arson in connection with a spree of fires that occurred early morning on Sunday, September 17 in Gaithersburg. Herrea-Rivera was arrested in the area of N. Frederick Ave that same morning after police used video surveillance footage and witness accounts to identify him. Herrera-Rivera was also wanted on a bench warrant for an unrelated charge and is currently being held without bond.

According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, at 2:30am on September 17, approximately 75 firefighters responded to multiple fires at the Holbrook Center (across from Gaithersburg High School) at 400blk S. Frederick Ave. near Education Blvd. Around 3:15am, MCFRS units then responded to 3 Russell Ave (La Frontera/Taco Bar) and found several vehicles and businesses on fire. There was an additional outside fire also located near the Gaithersburg Police Department building at 14 Fulks Corner Ave that morning. Damage is estimated to be $1,250,000 ($500,000 structure/$750,000 contents.)

POSTPONED: Germantown Volunteer Fire Department Open House

By MCS Staff

Published September 20, 2023 at 5:03PM | Updated September 22, 2023 at 8:41AM

Update: This event has been postponed due to weather. The new date will be Saturday, October 28th from 12pm-3pm.

The Germantown Volunteer Fire Department and Montgomery County Police Department District 5 will be holding a joint event on Saturday, September 23 from 12pm-3pm at 20001 Crystal Rock Drive in Germantown.

MCFRS Respond to Fire at the Montgomery Village Shopping Center

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 2:40PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Wednesday afternoon in the 19000 blk of Montgomery Village Ave, near Centerway Rd. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, there was a small insulation fire on the roof of the upcoming Baskin Robbins in the Montgomery Village Shopping Center. The fire is out and there were no injuries reported.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Collision Involving Ride On Bus and SUV Closes Wilson Lane in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published September 20, 2023 at 10:38AM

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – A collision involving a Ride On bus and SUV has Wilson Lane at Glenbrook Rd shut down. No injuries reported.
Drivers should expect significant delays. #RoadClosure #MCPD pic.twitter.com/DVWpUFdA7k

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving Car and Tractor Trailer

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 5:57PM | Updated September 19, 2023 at 6:30PM

UPDATE: All travel lanes have reopened on northbound I-270 at Exit 13 for Middlebrook Rd. Expect residual delays.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a car and a tractor trailer on Tuesday, September 19 around 5pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on northbound I-270 between Montgomery Village Ave and Watkins Mill Rd, prior to Middlebrook Rd. Two patients were evaluated with non-life threatening injuries. Only one lane of traffic gets by as of 5:47pm.

Gas Leak Shuts Down Portions of University Blvd. and New Hampshire Ave.

By MCS Staff

Published September 19, 2023 at 8:44AM | Updated September 19, 2023 at 9:08AM

Earlier this morning, a gas leak was reported at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and University Blvd. As of now, the following road closures are in effect:

Northbound New Hampshire Avenue is open for traffic. University Blvd. East heading into Prince George’s County is closed until further notice. The 1300 block of University Blvd. is also closed to all traffic.

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Montgomery Village Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 19, 2023 at 8:19AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 9600blk of Shadow Oak Dr, near Arrowhead Rd., in Montgomery Village on Tuesday, September 19. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in a small pile of trash in a 2nd floor bathroom of the two-story townhouse. Firefighters assisted several residents from the building and there were no injuries reported.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Kayaker Drowns in Potomac River Sunday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published September 17, 2023 at 8:35PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the Potomac River, in the area of Little Falls (near DC/MoCo border), for the report of a kayaker in distress on Sunday, September 17, around 3:15pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer on Twitter, “two dozen adults from an out-of-State College kayak group were boating, one adult female was caught/trapped/pinned under a rock (in hydraulics), passerby’s and others came to her aid prior to MCFRS arrival, unfortunately she did not survive.” The incident is currently under investigation.

We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Entrapment Early Sunday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published September 17, 2023 at 10:08AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment on Sandy Spring Rd and Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville on Sunday, September 17, around 1am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult was transported to the hospital with trauma. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.

Update – Sandy Spring Rd, collision w/ entrapment, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult trauma, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/pkMkt3Q56N