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Hiker Falls Approximately 100ft Down Embankment in Germantown; Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

Published June 19, 2022 at 4:25PM

CSX railroad traffic is stopped between Gaithersburg and Germantown due to fire department activity that involves extrication of an injured hiker who fell 100 ft down an embankment/cliff. Several trains are stopped in both directions as of 4:06pm on Sunday afternoon.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services and EMS are with the injured hiker who has suffered non life-threatening injuries. The fall occurred in the area of Peach Crest Drive and Waring Station Rd. in Germantown and extrication will occur soon.

Small Plane Crashes at Montgomery Airpark; No Serious Injuries

By MCS Staff

Published June 19, 2022 at 12:47PM | Updated June 19, 2022 at 1:49PM

Updated at 1:40pm with additional information and pictures

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a small plane that crashed while landing at 7940 Airpark Road, the address of the Montgomery County Airpark, at approximately 12:30 on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.

Kitchen Fire at Summer House in Pike & Rose

By MCS Staff

Published June 12, 2022 at 4:55PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Units were called to the scene of a kitchen fire at Summer House Santa Monica on the 11800 block of Grand Park Avenue in the Pike & Rose development at approximately 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.

The initial report was of a fire in the kitchen of the commercial restaurant that is located beneath the Perseus apartment complex in Pike & Rose. Multiple units arrived to find a fire in the area of a drive and the wall behind the stove in the kitchen of the restaurant.

Rockville Swim Center Evacuated Monday Morning After Chemical Reaction; Has Since Reopened

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 3:25PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a call at the Rockville Swim Center (355 Martins Ln) due to a reaction caused by the mixing of chemicals. A HazMat crew and various support units were on the scene assisting as the building was evacuated and the swim center was temporary closed. There were no injuries reported.

The City of Rockville has since posted a thank you to MCFRS and announced that the Rockville Swim Center has reopened. “MCFRS for the quick response. Rockville Swim and Fitness Center has fully reopened after the temporary closure of the indoor facility and a brief move outdoors for indoor programming. The center is once again operating on a normal schedule this morning.”

Arson Arrest Made Following Playground Fire in Poolesville

By MCS Staff

Published June 6, 2022 at 5:27AM

According to a tweet by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer at 11:44pm, one juvenile was arrested and charged with arson (later released to and in custody of parents) for starting a fire at a playground located on Fisher Avenue in Poolesville at approximately 5:20pm on Sunday.

A paper bag and sandwich container were set on fire underneath the playground equipment, igniting the rubber mulch and damaging much of the playground equipment. There was approximately $75k in damages. The video of the fire can be seen below, courtesy of by Pastries-by-Sarahon Facebook:

Fire at Playground in Poolesville (Now Extinguished)

By MCS Staff

Published June 5, 2022 at 9:05PM | Updated June 6, 2022 at 5:19AM

Updated at 11:45 pm with additional information

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire at a playground on Fisher Ave. in Poolesville at approximately 5:20pm. The fire is now extinguished and no injuries have been reported, according to MCFRS PIO Pete Piringer.

Collision Involving Tractor Trailer Causes it to Rollover on 495 Saturday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published June 4, 2022 at 10:25AM

A tractor trailer rolled over following a collision between Connecticut Avenue and 355 on the outer loop of I-495 at approximately 6:45am Saturday morning, according to Montgomery Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) PIO Pete Piringer. One adult was being evaluated for non life-threatening injuries.

Though the cargo was non-hazardous, a HazMat crew was on the scene to help with the pumping off the remaining fuel and to deal with other fluid spillage. The two right lanes of the outer loop of 495 were closed for an extended period of time on Saturday morning.

MCFRS Perform Rescue on Billy Goat Trail After a Heat Related Medical Emergency

By Patrick Herron

Published June 1, 2022 at 8:04PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services performed an emergency rescue Wednesday evening after a young adult suffered what appeared to be a heat related medical emergency while hiking on Billy Goat Trail A, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.

As of 7:45pm Wednesday evening the patient had been transported via boat to waiting paramedics at a staging area and will likely be transported with Priority 2 injuries.

Teenaged Cyclist Killed in Crash on Old Georgetown Road Late Wednesday Afternoon

By MCS Staff

Published June 1, 2022 at 5:59PM

A fatal crash occurred on Northbound Old Georgetown Road (MD-187) near Cheshire Drive and the Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda at approximately 4:05PM Wednesday, according to our traffic and public safety reporter Cordell Pugh.

The crash involved an 18 year old cyclist being hit by a motorist, according to Fox 5 DC’s Allison Papson. Per her tweet, the driver remained on the scene and name of the 18-year-old cyclist will be released following proper notification of the family.

Small Fire at BurgerFi in Rio Tuesday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published May 31, 2022 at 7:50AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for smoke/haze in the kitchen of the recently opened BurgerFi restaurant at Grand Corner Ave in Rio at approximately 7:30am Tuesday morning.

Upon arrival, all occupants were found to be safe and accounted for. MCFRS located the source of the smoke, which was a small smoldering fire in a trash can that was quickly extinguished. There was no extension and no injuries.

Three Cars Involved in Collision on Norbeck and Layhill Roads Monday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published May 30, 2022 at 8:44AM

Multiple lanes are blocked in all directions at the intersection of Norbeck Road and Layhill Road following a three car collision a little before 7:45am on Monday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue PIO Pete Piringer.

Multiple units are on the scene evaluating several injuries And there is a traffic advisory by MCFRS, warning of the closed lanes in all directions. Delays should be expected.