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MCFRS Respond to Apartment Fire in Bethesda Friday Morning

Published December 30, 2022 at 9:22AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call at 7170 Woodmont Ave, the Flats at Bethesda Ave apartment complex, for a fire on the fourth floor of the residential apartment building at approximately 7am on Friday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a small fire on the stove top of a fourth floor apartment activated the sprinkler system. The fire was extinguished by the sprinkler and the firefighters that arrived on the scene cleared smoke from the area. There was minor extension of the fire and some water damage on the floors below, but no injuries.

MCFRS Stations Respond to Hundreds of Burst Pipe Calls in Last Few Days

By MCS Staff

Published December 27, 2022 at 9:09AM

The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have both warned residents of broken water pipes due to cold temperatures. According to both, over the course of the last few days, stations across the county have responded to hundreds of calls for broken water pipes (mostly domestic and a few commercial).

Across the county, @mcfrs stations have responded to hundreds of burst pipe calls in the past few days

Early Morning House Fire in Gaithersburg Causes $175,000 in Damage and Displaces Family of Three

By Patrick Herron

Published December 26, 2022 at 10:12AM | Updated December 27, 2022 at 11:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.

The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.

MCFRS Respond to Basement Fire in Germantown Early Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published December 26, 2022 at 10:09AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire in the basement of a two-story single family home in Germantown at approximately 1:20am on Monday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crews were able to extinguish the fire in 16° temperatures and there were no injuries.

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Collision With Rollover Blocks Some Lanes on Colesville Rd Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published December 26, 2022 at 9:59AM | Updated December 26, 2022 at 10:20AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision involving two vehicles on Colesville Rd at Fenton Street in Silver Spring at approximately 8:30am on Monday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one of the vehicles rolled over, trapping an occupant inside (the occupant has since been extricated). All lanes were initially blocked due to the collision that occurred in 18° temperatures. The left lane is now getting by. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Several Injured in Saturday Morning Crash

By MCS Staff

Published December 24, 2022 at 3:12PM

Several people were evaluated for trauma injuries following a single vehicle crash at approximately 4:30am on Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).

Per Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one person was ejected from the vehicle, several suffered trauma injuries, and at least one person’s injuries are life-threatening. There were icy road conditions at the time of the crash with temperatures at approximately 6° when emergency units arrived on the scene.

Driver Struck By Passing Car After Exiting Vehicle Following Collision

By MCS Staff

Published December 22, 2022 at 7:34PM

A driver of a vehicle involved in a collision got out of their vehicle and was struck by a passing vehicle on the 11500 block of Veirs Mill Rd on Thursday evening, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The collision occurred at approximately 5:30pm on Veirs Mill Rd near Newport Mill Rd in Wheaton-Glenmont. The driver that was struck by the passing vehicle has been transported to the hospital with priority 1 trauma (life threatening injuries). Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Water Main Break on Rockville Pike Thursday Morning (Video)

By MCS Staff

Published December 22, 2022 at 8:31AM

At approximately 6:15am on Thursday morning, The MoCoShow received a tweet from Alexis Reed reporting a water main break on Rockville Pike near Georgetown Prep. WSSC Water responded at 7:18am via Twitter stating that they “have crews working to shut off the water and will make repairs ASAP.”

At 7:09am, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer tweeted that there is a water main break on Rockville Pike and Strathmore Avenue, in the area of Georgetown Prep, with some lanes blocked. Video below:

Small Dog Knocks Over Sage to Start Small Fire on Monday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published December 20, 2022 at 9:06AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire at the Waterford Towers apartment complex on the 14000 block of Castle Blvd in Burtonsville on Monday at approximately 3:30pm, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The fire was on the second floor of the complex with smoke on several floors causing a partial evacuation of the building. The fire is believed to have been started when a small dog knocked over smoldering sage that was not completely extinguished off of a table, igniting nearby combustibles. The fire was contained to the one apartment and there were no injuries (including the dog), but there were $50k in damages and the family living in the apartment is currently displaced.

Blown Transformer Causes Power Outages in Olney; MCFRS Responds to Several Brush Fires

By MCS Staff

Published December 18, 2022 at 3:51PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to several brush fires in Olney on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. A blown transformer has also caused power outages in parts of the area.

Per Piringer, the brush fires on the 4200 block of Bar Harbor Place off of MacDuff Ave and an outside fire on the 4400 block of Fisherman’s Court off of Gallagher Way. Provo crews are en route. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Collision Involving Cement Truck and Six Other Vehicles Closes Colesville Rd on Saturday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published December 17, 2022 at 2:26PM

12:45pm Update: Montgomery Coutny Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a loaded cement truck and six other vehicles. Several people were evaluated and two patients were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Original report below:

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have responded to a collision involving seven vehicles that has closed Colesville Rd at Franklin Ave in Silver Spring in both directions on Saturday afternoon. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision does involve entrapment (someone trapped inside at least one of the vehicles). MCFRS crews are currently on the scene. Per Ready Montgomery: “Traffic incident closes Colesville Road (US-29) in both directions between Franklin Avenue and Sligo Creek Parkway. Expect significant delays. Seek alternate route.”