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Approximately 75 Firefighters Respond to Fire Early Sunday Morning

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at a two-story single family home on the 9600 block of Whetstone Drive in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village at approximately 1am on Sunday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, approximately 75 firefighters responded to the call. Crews encountered heavy fire upon arrival. Three people were rescued/removed from the house, including one person who was trapped and rescued with life-threatening injuries. One firefighter was also transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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Fire Chief Scott Goldstein Retiring After 31 Years with MCFRS

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Today, Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein informed the County Executive’s Office of his decision to leave his position after more than 30 years as a firefighter in Montgomery County. Chief Goldstein’s last day with the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service will be Friday, June 30, 2023.

“Chief Goldstein has given this County so much since he first started with the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department in 1987,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We have leaned on his expertise and skills as a leader and watched the department grow under his leadership. Over the past few years, Chief Goldstein has worked with me and other County leaders to make this a smooth transition and I thank him for his service to the men and women of MCFRS and the people of this County.”

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Montgomery County: Guidance for Use of Fire Pits

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) recently shared the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Service’s “Guidance for Use of Fire Pits, Fire Bowls and Chimineas in One- and Two-Family Homes Including Townhomes”.  Per MCDPS, “The Use of Fire Pits, Fire Bowls, Chimineas and other similar appliances has become popular in our community. The Department of Permitting Services would like to share with you the criteria for their use”:

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Vehicle Fire on ICC Friday Morning

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) are responding to a vehicle fire on eastbound MD200 (ICC) between New Hampshire Ave & Rt29 (Exit 13 & Exit 16). A large truck is on fire. According to WTOP Traffic, the left lane is currently getting by. No additional information at this time. Photos courtesy of MCFRS.

Vehicle Fire @MontgomeryCoMD EB MD200 ICC between New Hampshire & Rt29, Exit 13 & Exit 16 @mcfrs PE725, PE718, AT724, W704, HCW11, A715, PE712 responding, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/gGgcnq6Sdn

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Fire at Auto Body Shop Causes Approximately $400K in Damage

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call involving a fire at a body shop on Piney Branch Rd at Arliss St in Silver Spring at approximately 10:40pm on Tuesday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, approximately 60 firefighters were on the scene of the commercial building fire. The fire originated at a car parked outside and an outdoor trash can before spreading inside to the garage area of the body shop. The cause of the fire, which started at the front of the vehicle, is unknown at this time and still under investigation. Approximately $400k in damage was incurred. Photos courtesy of Pete Piringer.

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$600K in Damage, Five Displaced After Monday Night Fire

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on Aventurine Way, off of Serpentine Way, in Fairland at approximately 9pm on Friday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to find a heavy fire with the occupants already out of the single family home. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined, but Piringer notes that it may have been due to an electrical failure in an exterior light fixture or smoking materials that ignited combustibles below the rear deck. There was approximately $600k in damage and five people were displaced. Two firefighters were injured with non-life threatening injuries.

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North Carolina Fire is Likely Cause of Smokey Smell Across Montgomery County

By MCS Staff

Lt. Franco Martinez of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) has addressed multiple calls regarding smoke or a smokey smell in various parts of the county. Per Lt. Martinez, “Is there something in the air in Montgomery County? Apparently there is. Our department is getting multiple calls for smoke in the area. It just might be from a very large fire in North Carolina. Fire departments in the DMV getting the same reports.”

Per an OuterBanksVoice tweet, “Tyrrell County Wildfire now 34% contained. March 26 update from the North Carolina Forest Service. The Last Resort Fire in Tyrrell County is 34% contained as of 4 p.m., March 26. Due to more accurate mapping, the fire is 5,200 acres in size.”

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Two-Car Collision Sends Three To The Hospital in Germantown on Sunday Night

By MCS Staff

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a two-car collision on Frederick Rd and Plummer Drive in Germantown at approximately 8pm on Sunday night.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crash debris was spread out approximately 150 yards following the crash. The fuel tank of one of the vehicles ruptured, but the gas was contained with absorbent with some lanes temporarily blocked. Three people were transported to the hospital, all with non life-threatening injuries.

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Update: Three Transported to Hospital After Collision Involving Minivan and School Bus

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to Midcounty Hwy, near Washington Grove Ln, on Thursday morning around 8:30am for the report of a collision. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision involved a minivan that struck (rear-ended) a school bus. There were no passengers on the bus at the time of the accident. The driver of the minivan was extricated after being “severely trapped/pinned” inside their vehicle. A total of three people were transported to the hospital. Approximately 30 MCFRS firefighters responded to the scene, including two squads, three manpower engines, three EMS transport, and four command staff. Medevac was initially requested on scene due to injuries sustained by the occupant of the minivan but was unavailable due to the weather.

Westbound Midcounty Highway is currently closed from Miller Fall Road to Washington Grove Lane due to the collision. We will post an update when additional information is available.

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Midcounty Highway Closed Due to Collision Involving School Bus and Minivan; No Passengers on Board Bus

By Patrick Herron

RT @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Westbound Midcounty Highway is closed from Miller Fall Road to Washington Grove Lane as the result of a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays. https://t.co/HVEUnckEs1

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 23, 2023

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