The Chevy Chase Library, located at 8005 Connecticut Ave near Chevy Chase Lake Drive, was evacuated due to a report of smoke inside the building.
Upon arrival, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) saw that there was no fire evident, but a an overheated and burned up water pump motor in the basement was the cause of the smoke in the building. Smoke is being cleared as of 10:15am and there are no injuries following the evacuation of the building.
Update: The family of the victims are raising funds for the funeral of Jesus Hernandez, who did not survive the fire, and fees associated with the hospitalization of Hilda Quezada, who is still in critical condition. The fundraiser can be found here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a house fire on the 13400 block of Oriental Street in Aspen Hill/Rockville at approximately 11:15 on Monday night.
At least one lane is blocked coming off of the ramp at Montgomery Village Ave (exit 11) with traffic backed up onto northbound I-270, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Piringer warns that driving conditions are less than desirable after MCFRS has responded to numerous crashes today, including the one pictured on the Montgomery Village Ave off ramp. One adult is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collapsed trench on the 5300 block of Cromwell Dr off of Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda later Tuesday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to find a 10 foot trench collapsed with the patient already out of the trench after self-extricating. The incident occurred at a residential construction site while a crew was digging a trench that was not “shored up” properly. The dirt walls collapsed entrapping the worker who was able to get himself out. Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) was notified and the patient was evaluated by responding units.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a vehicle fire in the garage of an ‘end of the row’ townhome on Clarksburg Square Rd shortly before 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire started in the vehicle, which was located in the garage. The fire remained contained to the garage because the garage door and the door from the garage leading into the home remained closed. The occupants of the home called 911 after smelling smoke. There were no sprinklers in the garage and not enough smoke in the home to activate the detector. The cause was likely a mechanical vehicle malfunction after use. Damage is estimated at approximately $75K and there were no injuries and no displacement.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a report of a house fire at approximately 8:40pm on the 700 block of Fletcher Ave in Rockville on Friday night, according to Assistant Fire Chief Dave Pazos.
Upon arrival, units began extinguishing a car fire in the car port with extension into the the first and second floor of the single family home. Additional units were dispatched to the scene as crews searched the home. Just after 9pm, Assistant Chief Pazos stated that MCFRS units confirmed all occupants of the home were out safely and uninjured. At that time, units continued to extinguish any of the remaining fire.
WTOP Traffic reports that the right lane only gets by on northbound I-270 near the Montgomery Village Ave exit (11), with northbound lanes going slow starting at Shady Grove Road and rubbernecking delays expected on southbound I-270.
According to Battalion Chief Steve Mann with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), crews are on the scene of a collision with rollover on the main lanes of northbound I-270, under the railroad bridge, near Montgomery Village. Two adults are being evaluated with non-life threatening injuries.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a report of a house fire at approximately 8:40pm on the 700 block of Fletcher Ave in Rockville on Friday night, according to Assistant Fire Chief Dave Pazos.
Upon arrival, units began extinguishing a car fire in the car port with extension into the the first and second floor of the single family home. Additional units were dispatched to the scene as crews searched the home. Just after 9pm, Assistant Chief Pazos stated that MCFRS units confirmed all occupants of the home were out safely and uninjured. At that time, units continued to extinguish any of the remaining fire.
West Gude Drive is closed near Watkins Pond Blvd and King Farm Stream Valley Park (Rockville, MD) due to a crash with ejection and critical injuries that occurred at approximately 2:30PM on Tuesday afternoon. The roadway will remain closed for crash reconstruction, according to our public safety reporter Cordell Pugh.
Montgomery County Police has issued a traffic advisory, stating that “West Gude Drive is closed between Gaither Rd. and Watkins Pond Blvd. due to a traffic collision. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. Expect significant delays.” Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Updated with additional information
Montgomery County Police issued a traffic advisory, at 8:05am on Sunday morning, that states Muncaster Mill Rd. is is closed between Windsor Manor Lane and Sycamore Lane due to a traffic collision. Per the advisory, drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and significant delays are expected.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a 2-alarm fire on Westlake Drive near Montgomery Mall on Friday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived to find heavy smoke on the second floor of the apartment complex. As of 4:45pm most of the fire had been knocked down with several crews on the scene. Firefighters rescued and assisted several occupants and additional EMS units were called to the scene.