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Car Driven ~30 Feet Into ‘Sniffers Doggie Retreat’ in Rockville Thursday Afternoon

Published May 12, 2023 at 7:03AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a “vehicle into a building” on Thursday afternoon. For reasons unknown at this time, a driver and their car ended up approximately 30 feet into Sniffers Doggie Retreat at 7300 Westmore Rd (opposite side of Montgomery College on 355) in Rockville around 4:30pm Thursday afternoon.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, there were no injuries, but a dog ended up getting loose following the crash. No word at this time on when or if the dog was found. A building inspector was notified and the area has been closed off.

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire in School Parking Lot

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 9:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy (former home of Peary High School) at 13300 Arctic Ave in Rockville on Tuesday, May 9 around 10pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was contained to the bed of a Ford F250 and was likely caused by “improperly disposed of cooking materials or logs/ash from camp fire placed into bags/boxes that were put in truck bed.” Damage is estimated to be ~$10K and there were no injuries reported.

We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

MCFRS Respond to Collision at I-270 Ramp in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 9:21AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision on West Diamond Ave in Gaithersburg at the south bound I-270 ramp on Wednesday, May 10 around 8:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, two patients have been evaluated with non-life threatening injuries. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~830a) W Diamond Ave at I270 SB ramp. Collision, Some lanes blocked. @MCFRS_EMIHS Evaluating 2 adults with NLT injuries, @mcfrs A753, ALS708, PE708 responded

MCFRS Respond to Fire Caused by Lithium Ion Battery Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 9:11AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in 1300blk of Crawford Dr in Rockville around 2:30am on Wednesday, May 10. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was located on the first floor of the single-family home and was caused by a “40V Lithium Ion battery that was plugged into a charger (battery overheating or electrical malfunction resulting in thermal runaway.)” Damage is estimated to be ~$20K and there were no injuries reported. Two adults, two dogs, and a cat have been displaced.

We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Update: 15-Year-Old Hospitalized With Life—Threatening Injuries After Being Struck by Driver in Germantown

By Patrick Herron

Published May 10, 2023 at 7:55AM | Updated May 10, 2023 at 8:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and Montgomery County Police responded to a collision involving a pedestrian Tuesday night in Germantown. According to MCPD, “at approximately 8:53 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area Wisteria Dr. and Great Seneca Hwy. for the report of traffic collision involving a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 15-year-old male was crossing Wisteria Dr. after Great Seneca Hwy., when for reasons still under investigation he was struck by an Acura. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Juvenile Pedestrian Critically Injured by Driver Near Seneca Valley High School Tuesday Night

By Patrick Herron

Published May 9, 2023 at 9:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian Tuesday night in Germantown. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a juvenile was transported to the hospital with Priority 1 traumatic injury after being struck by a vehicle near Seneca Valley High School. Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 9:22pm: “Wisteria Dr. is closed in both directions between Great Seneca Hwy. and Circle Gate Dr. as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.”

We will post an update if addition information becomes available.

Collision With Overturned Vehicle Blocks All Lanes of Inner Loop I495 Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published May 8, 2023 at 1:16PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with an overturned vehicle on I495 near River Road, before MacArthur Boulevard, on Monday, May 8 around 12:30pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, EMS is evaluating three patients with non-life threatening injuries. The incident blocks all lanes of Inner Loop I-495 and the left two lanes of Outer Loop I-495 just prior to Exit 39 (River Rd/MD190). Drivers should expect significant delay and seek an alternate route.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: Update IL/OL I495 beltway IAO Thomas Bridge/River Rd, collision with rollover, four (4) lanes blocks northbound & two (2) lane blocked southbound, debris in roadway, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 3 patients incl 2 Pri2 trauma & 1 Pri3, all NLT”

One Transported to Hospital Following Single-Vehicle Collision in Ashton Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published May 7, 2023 at 8:11AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Ashton Road in Ashton-Sandy Spring at approximately 4:15am on Sunday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the vehicle went off the road in front of the Exxon station at 17840 New Hampshire Ave and overturned. A patient was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the hospital. There is currently no word on the cause of the crash or the condition of the patient.

Vehicle Driven Into Woods Thursday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published May 4, 2023 at 9:14AM | Updated May 4, 2023 at 2:40PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision in Gaithersburg on Thursday, May 4 around 4:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a single vehicle was driven off the road and into a wooded area near the Exit 10 (Montgomery Village Ave) ramp on northbound I-270. Both occupants of the vehicle were extricated and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “NB I270 IAO Exit 10, Montgomery Village Av, single vehicle collision, vehicle overturned in the woods, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 2 patients”

Collision Leads to Overturned Vehicle on Old Georgetown Rd Thursday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published May 4, 2023 at 7:42AM | Updated May 4, 2023 at 1:14PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a collision that occurred in the area of Old Georgetown Rd, between Edson Ln and Tuckerman Ln, in North Bethesda at approximately 7am Thursday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision caused one of the vehicles, a pick-up truck, to overturn in the median on Old Georgetown Rd. One adult is being transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and some lanes are currently blocked.

Two Adults Transported to Hospital Following Fire That Originated Under Seat of Wheelchair in Apartment Building on Wednesday Night

By MCS Staff

Published May 4, 2023 at 7:31AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an automatic alarm that was activated by a fire at Alexander House, located at 8560 2nd Ave in Silver Spring at approximately 11:30pm on Wednesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was controlled and extinguished by the sprinkler system that was automatically set off by the fire. The lone occupant of the apartment was located in a motorized wheelchair and was taken to the burn center with life-threatening injuries after suffering significant burns. The fire originated under the seat of the wheelchair and was caused by an unknown malfunction or failure of the motorized wheelchair. The adult patient is in their 70s and listed in critical condition. HazMat checked batteries on the wheelchair and advised they were not Lithium Ion. The other adult transported to the hospital was due to a medical emergency not related to the fire. There was approximately $50K in damage to contents and sprinkle activation.