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Donations Still Being Accepted for Approximately 50 People, Including 10 Children, Affected by Explosion/Fire

Published November 25, 2022 at 9:03AM

Making Homes Possible (MHP) is still collecting donations after approximately 50 people, including 10 children, from 25 families displaced (most of whom lost everything) one week ago after a fire & explosion on Quince Orchard Blvd, in Gaithersburg.

Per Making Homes Possible (MHP): November 16 explosion and fire injured multiple residents, including several children, at the Potomac Oaks condominium complex at 826 Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Two buildings sustained significant damage and partially collapsed in the blast. Two other buildings were also evacuated because they may have structural damage. Many people were evacuated with little or nothing and now are in temporary shelter. At the request of Montgomery County, MHP is collecting financial donations to help affected families.

MCFRS Respond to Several Fires on Thanksgiving Day

By MCS Staff

Published November 25, 2022 at 7:36AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to various fires across the county on Thanksgiving Day, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

At approximately 12:30pm, units responded to a call for smoke coming from the HVAC unit in the community room at Sanctuary Senior Apartments on the 400 block of University Blvd E near Schuyler Rd in Silver Spring. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no injuries.

Brush Fire Temporarily Stops CSX RR Train Traffic

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 7:40PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call of a brush fire in the area of 16th Street and Spring Street in Silver Spring on Wednesday evening, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

Three units are on the scene as of ~6:30pm working on hotspots in the area. The fire temporarily stopped CSX RR train traffic, but it has since resumed while firefighters work on the hotspots. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

MCFRS Respond to Fire in Germantown Wednesday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published November 23, 2022 at 7:04PM | Updated November 23, 2022 at 7:23PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a report of a fire in the chimney of a single family home on Wayfarer Rd, near Blunt Rd., in North Germantown, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

Multiple responded to the call to find a fire in fireplace that extended to an area behind the chimney insert. The fire in the box was extinguished and crews are currently looking for any possible further extension. No injuries. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Vehicle Fire at Home Depot Tuesday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published November 22, 2022 at 9:45PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a burning vehicle at Home Depot in Aspen Hill (14000 Georgia Ave, near Connecticut Ave) at approximately 1:50pm, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

Crews arrived to find a vehicle on fire under the loading dock with smoke visible to several people from the nearby Aspen Hill shopping center. The vehicle, which was located at the “contractor pick-up” loading area, was quickly extinguished. There was minor damage to the canopy and no injuries. The vehicle is a total loss.

Heated Cat House Causes Fire on Monday Night

By MCS Staff

Published November 22, 2022 at 10:18AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on the 12000 block of Saw Mill Ct. off of Shorefield Dr. In Wheaton-Glenmont. at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.

According to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, crews arrived on the scene of an “Outside-In fire” that started on the deck of the townhome and extended up the rear of the home and into the attic of the home. The origin of the fire was an electrical malfunction of a heated cat house that was located on the deck behind the home. Approximately $300k of damages were incurred. Two adults, one child, and one cat were displaced and there were no injuries.

Vehicle Driven into Bloom Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published November 21, 2022 at 4:15PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a vehicle that was driven into a building in Germantown a little before 3pm on Monday afternoon, according to MCFRS Public Information Officer, Pete Piringer.

Fire units and EMS are currently on the scene at Bloom Medicinals at 11539 Middlebrook Rd in Germantown. The driver of the vehicle is being evaluated with serious, but non-life threatening injuries, and two adults who were inside the building are being evaluated for minor injuries.

MCFRS Responds to Fire in Olney Late Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published November 21, 2022 at 8:04AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for smoke coming from the second floor of a two story single-family home on Governors Way off of Cherry Valley Drive in Olney a little before 11:30pm on Sunday night.

According to MCFRS Public Information Officer Pete Piringer, the fire was located in the attic of the home and involved the HVAC. By 11:45pm, any visible fire had been knocked out and crews were checking for possible extension. By 12:30am early Monday morning, it was confirmed that the fire was out completely. Featured photo by Google Maps.

Saturday Afternoon Collision Injures Two

By MCS Staff

Published November 19, 2022 at 6:22PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision on Route 29 and Fairland Road at approximately 2pm on Saturday afternoon, according to MCFRS public information officer Pete Piringer.

Two patients were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Northbound Route 29 was was closed for a couple hours, according to the Montgomery County office of Emergency Management. All lanes are now open, but residual delays should be expected.

Collision Injures Six (4 Adults, 2 Children); Shuts Down Brink Rd in Germantown on Friday Night

By MCS Staff

Published November 18, 2022 at 11:10PM | Updated November 18, 2022 at 11:42PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision on Brink Rd and Leaman Ln. in North Germantown a little before 9pm on Friday night, according to MCFRS public information officer Pete Piringer.

According to Piringer, one person was trapped inside the car upon arrival. That person was extricated from the vehicle, but there was a total of six injuries. The injuries included one adult who suffered life threatening injuries (Priority 1 trauma), 3 adults who suffered serious injuries (Priority 2 trauma), and 2 children who suffered serious injuries (Priority 2 trauma).

Collision Blocks Two Lanes on SB I-270 Thursday Morning; All Lanes Now Open

By MCS Staff

Published November 17, 2022 at 10:14AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) we’re called to the scene of a collision on southbound I-270 on Thursday morning at approximately 7am, according to MCFRS public information officer Pete Piringer.

The collision blocked two lanes and was the cause of some traffic during the morning rush, but has since been cleared, with all lanes now open. One patient was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries believed to be minor at this time.