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MCFRS Respond to Collision With Entrapment Tuesday Morning

Published February 14, 2023 at 9:26AM | Updated February 14, 2023 at 9:46AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment Tuesday morning around 7:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident took place on Randolph Road and Connecticut Avenue in Wheaton-Glenmont and involved three vehicles. WTOP traffic advises to “stay left” in N Randolph. We will post an update when additional information is available.

Randolph Road and Connecticut Avenue, collision, evolving, three vehicles, with entrapment, @mcfrs PE721, A721, RS742, BC704 responding

MCFRS Respond to Collision Involving Pedestrian Monday Morning in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 5:40PM

Update – Snouffer School Rd & Goshen Rd, two car collision, one lost control & hit a pedestrian, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 young adult Pri2 trauma, NLT, some lanes blocked/closed including NB Snouffer School Rd https://t.co/B0qwiKdsCu

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 13, 2023

MCFRS Respond to ~25 Collisions Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published February 13, 2023 at 10:33AM

Additional incidents below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:

Watkins Road and Woodfield Road, Damascus, collision

MCFRS Transport Injured Dog to Veterinary Clinic After Collision Sunday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published February 12, 2023 at 9:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two vehicle collision on Southbound I270 between Montgomery Village Avenue and I370 on Sunday around 7pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, one adult was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and one dog with a significantly injured leg was transported to a nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – SB I270 prior to I370, collision, 2 vehicles, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult, NLT injuries. Note: dog in one vehicle w/ significant leg injury. (owner being transported by A708B, @mcfrs PE708 transported dog to nearby emergency veterinary clinic on Perry Parkway)”

Single Vehicle Rollover in Downtown Crown Early Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published February 12, 2023 at 8:33AM

At approximately 1am, early Sunday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to Crown Park Avenue and Ellington Boulevard in Downtown Crown, Gaithersburg for a single vehicle collision.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision caused a rollover with the car ending up on its roof. The driver was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, and as of now there is no word on how the crash occurred. Featured photo and photo below sent in by German Osorto.

MCFRS Respond to Hikers Stranded on Island on the Potomac River

By Patrick Herron

Published February 11, 2023 at 6:45PM | Updated February 11, 2023 at 7:20PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and a US Park helicopter responded to a group of hikers that were stranded on Sycamore Island, which is located on the Potomac River in the area of Great Falls/Potomac/Glen Echo, off Clara Barton Pkw.

According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, the group used a ‘pull-rope-ferry’ to get to the island and consisted of several adults and half a dozen juveniles. One juvenile was injured with non-life threatening injuries.

MCFRS Respond to Fire After Passerby Reports Smoke Coming From Home in Rockville

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 2:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire after a passerby reported smoke coming from a home on the 15300 block of Delphinium Lane, off of Norbeck Rd (Flower Valley), in Rockville a little before noon on Saturday.

Upon arrival, the crews noticed that the fire was coming from the garage. Approximately 55 firefighters responded to the call. A neighbor advised crews that nobody was inside the home and the bulk of the fire was knocked down by 12:01pm and firefighters checked for extension on the first floor and attic of the house. The fire was completely extinguished soon after. The cause of the fire was likely a gas grill, but is currently under investigation, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Moderate damage, mostly contained to the attached garage, was incurred.

Driver Strikes 13-Year-Old Pedestrian; Non-Life Threatening Injuries Sustained

By MCS Staff

Published February 11, 2023 at 9:28AM

On Friday February 10, at approximately 6:00 pm, a 13-year- old juvenile pedestrian was struck in the roadway in the area of Carroll Avenue and Manor Circle. According to Takoma Park Police, the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk. The driver remained on scene following the crash. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigation on-going. Case #230006773. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Approximately $85K in Damage, Likely Cause Revealed Following Gaithersburg House Fire

By MCS Staff

Published February 7, 2023 at 9:42AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire on the unit block of Hutton Street of S. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg at approximately 2pm on Monday afternoon, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Upon arrival, crews found fire and smoke coming from the two-story single family home with all occupants already out of the house. By 2:26pm, the bulk of the fire had been knocked out and firefighters were checking for any possible extension and no extension to the attic or basement was found.

MCFRS Respond to Gaithersburg House Fire Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published February 6, 2023 at 10:35PM | Updated February 7, 2023 at 9:39AM

Updated with likely cause of fire

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire on the unit block of Hutton Street of S. Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg at approximately 2pm, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Overturned Vehicle on SB 355 in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published February 6, 2023 at 6:25PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a call for a crash on on Frederick Rd (Rt 355) near Professional Drive in Gaithersburg.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision between two vehicles caused one to overturn blocking most lanes on southbound 355 and some lanes northbound. Emergency Medical Services are evaluating a few patients with non-life threatening injuries.