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Wednesday Night Fire Causes $65K in Damage, Displaces Two

Published April 20, 2023 at 7:43AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at a single family home on the 11700 block of Sherbrooke Way in Rockville at approximately 9:30pm on Wednesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the homeowner heard crackling sounds outside and checked exterior cameras to find smoke coming from garage. At about the same time, a passerby pounded on the door of the house to let the residents know it was on fire. The resident and the passerby used a garden hose to control fire spread along the vinyl siding of the garage.

Body Recovered From Lake on Tuesday Morning in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published April 18, 2023 at 9:58AM | Updated April 18, 2023 at 10:29AM

A body was recovered at Lake Churchill in Germantown on Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. Piringer noted that today’s activity may be related to an exhaustive search that took place at the lake on Easter Sunday (April 9th), where nothing was found.

On Sunday, April 9, MCFRS responded to a call at Lake Churchill in Germantown for a report of “someone in the water” from what has been described as a reliable source by MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. The call came at approximately 1pm. Crews searched on land and and with boats in the water and nothing was found at the time. Below is a video from the April 9 search.

Driver Crashes Into Building in Gaithersburg

By MCS Staff

Published April 17, 2023 at 8:51PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving a driver crashing their vehicle into a building at 8135 Snouffer School Road, near Cherry Laurel Lane, in Gaithersburg on Monday evening shortly before 6pm.

The crash occurred at Seasons Nursery, Inc. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the driver was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is no word at the cause of the collision at this time. Featured photo sent in by Instagram user @gotta_fw_steff

MCFRS Responds to Call For Vehicle on Fire in the Woods on Shady Grove Rd Early Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published April 17, 2023 at 7:27AM | Updated April 17, 2023 at 12:45PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a “single vehicle into the woods with fire” on Shady Grove Rd and Midcounty Highway at approximately 2:15am early Monday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one adult trauma patient was transported to the hospital. It was initially reported that there was also a passenger in the vehicle, but after an extensive search and police work, the individual was located at home. Morton’s Towing recovered the vehicle from the woods, “We recovered this vehicle, driver is very lucky to have survived. Engine and transmission came out of car on impact we arrived at 2:40am and finished around 5am.” said Morton’s Towing employee Dave G.

MCFRS Respond to Call For Pediatric Fall From Apartment Building Window; Non-Life-Threatening Injuries Sustained

By MCS Staff

Published April 12, 2023 at 6:14PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and police responded to a call for a 3-year-old boy who fell from the second floor window of an apartment building in Takoma Park at approximately 2pm on Wednesday afternoon. The child was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the incident is still under investigation.

Per Takoma Park Police: “Today at approximately 2:00 pm, the Takoma Park Police Department, along with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, responded to the 1100 block of Linden Avenue, for a the report of 3-year old male falling from a 2nd floor window of an apartment building. The child was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This incident is still under investigation.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps

Brush Fire Closes CRX/Marc Railroad Tracks Wednesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published April 12, 2023 at 7:40AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a brush fire in the area of Beallsville Rd and Hillside Ln, along the the CSX railroad tracks, in Dickerson shortly before 6am on Wednesday morning.

According to a 7:26am update by MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was contained and extinguished with crews getting ready to clear out. There were no injuries and likely “some deer have to be re-located & a few woodchucks are displaced & maybe a raccoon or two, as well…”, but the tracks are still shut down as of 7:30am.

Traffic Stopped on Northbound I-270 Due to Vehicle Fire

By MCS Staff

Published April 11, 2023 at 9:02PM

All traffic currently stopped (9:00pm) on northbound I-270 after Exit 12, Watkins Mill Rd, due to a vehicle fire. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police is currently on the scene. Featured photo and video below by Instagram user @lxl.d

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Car Fire Halts Traffic on I-270N

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 4:15PM | Updated April 11, 2023 at 11:17PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a call for a car on fire on the shoulder of I-270N under the Exit 12 bridge (Watkins Mill Rd) in Gaithersburg. Most lanes are currently blocked with delays all the way down I-270N. Featured photo courtesy of Instagram user @Nefx27

Update: the fire has been extinguished, delays continue.

Update: Sunday Night Fire Causes ~$2 Million in Damage

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2023 at 7:55AM | Updated April 10, 2023 at 8:14AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the 8500 block of Country Club Drive off of Persimmon Tree Rd in Cabin John a little before 10pm on Sunday night. Approximately 75 firefighters were on the scene.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was showing from the center portion of the large, three-story single family home. A passerby called to report it and there was nobody home at the time of the fire– it was knocked out by approximately 10:30pm. The fire started near the floor of the attic, adjacent to the HVAC unit and likely involved electrical cables. Damage total is estimated to be at approximately $2 million, including $1.5M structure and $500K in contents. Two adults, three kids, and pets have been displaced.

Approximately 75 Firefighters Respond to Fire on Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Published April 9, 2023 at 11:03PM | Updated April 10, 2023 at 7:50AM

Update: The fire started near the floor of the attic, adjacent to HVAC unit and likely involved electrical cables; Damage total ~ $2M, including $1.5M structure, $500K contents. 2 adults/3 kids & pets displaced

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the 8500 block of Country Club Drive off of Persimmon Tree Rd in Cabin John a little before 10pm on Sunday night. Approximately 75 firefighters were on the scene.

Crews Searching On Land and in Water After Report of “Someone in the Water” in Germantown

By MCS Staff

Published April 9, 2023 at 2:54PM | Updated April 9, 2023 at 3:29PM

Update – Lake ChurchChurchill, Germantown, nothing found (after an exhaustive search), good intent call

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call at Lake Churchill in Germantown for a report of “someone in the water” from what has been described as a reliable source by MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. The call came at approximately 1pm. Crews are currently searching on land and and with boats in the water. We will provide an update once additional information is available.