Updated Saturday morning with additional information on cause, injuries, and damage.
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.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a fire on the 100 block of E Melbourne Ave off of Sudbury Rd in Silver Spring at approximately 2:30am on Saturday, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
The fire was on the second floor and attic of the single family home and started as an electrical fire in the attic. Two occupants and a dog that lived in the home were able to get out without injury while the fire was extinguished. Damage totaled approximately $25K ($10K structural, $15K contents). The two adults and dog will be displaced.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) assisted in a baby delivery at approximately 6:45am on New Year’s morning, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Per Piringer, “While driving to the hospital, the baby was delivered in the car on the ICC (great work by 911 caller and call-taker, prior to EMS arrival).” The call was initially reported as a medical emergency on westbound MD200 ICC between Georgia Ave. and Shady Grove Rd at 6:51am on Sunday morning, but a 7:04 update revealed that MCFRS EMIHS was “transporting 2 patients, mother & baby, NLT, Happy New Year!!!.” Photos below:
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Glenmont Crossing Apartment complex on the 2300 block of Shorefield Rd, off of Georgia Avenue, a little before 6am on Sunday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, approximately 85 firefighters responded to the 2nd alarm fire and the fire was extinguished by 6:37am. At least five residents, including children, were rescued with ladders and others were assisted out of the complex. The occupants of the apartment where the fire originated closed the door behind them, helping to contain the fire. There were no serious injuries, but several families will be displaced.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the 10400 block of Heathside Way in the Glen Club neighborhood of Potomac for a fire on the second floor of a townhouse at approximately 3pm on Friday.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire extended to the attic but the occupants of the home were able to get out of the home. A cat that was in the home was also able to escape. Per piringer, the fire started when a 2nd floor bathroom fan (vent) caught nearby combustibles on fire. There were no injuries, but approximately $100k in damage (~$75k structural and ~$25k contents). Three adults and the cat have been displaced and the Red Cross is assisting.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call at 7170 Woodmont Ave, the Flats at Bethesda Ave apartment complex, for a fire on the fourth floor of the residential apartment building at approximately 7am on Friday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a small fire on the stove top of a fourth floor apartment activated the sprinkler system. The fire was extinguished by the sprinkler and the firefighters that arrived on the scene cleared smoke from the area. There was minor extension of the fire and some water damage on the floors below, but no injuries.
The Rockville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) have both warned residents of broken water pipes due to cold temperatures. According to both, over the course of the last few days, stations across the county have responded to hundreds of calls for broken water pipes (mostly domestic and a few commercial).
Across the county, @mcfrs stations have responded to hundreds of burst pipe calls in the past few days
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.
The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire in the basement of a two-story single family home in Germantown at approximately 1:20am on Monday morning. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the crews were able to extinguish the fire in 16° temperatures and there were no injuries.
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Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision involving two vehicles on Colesville Rd at Fenton Street in Silver Spring at approximately 8:30am on Monday morning.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one of the vehicles rolled over, trapping an occupant inside (the occupant has since been extricated). All lanes were initially blocked due to the collision that occurred in 18° temperatures. The left lane is now getting by. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.
Several people were evaluated for trauma injuries following a single vehicle crash at approximately 4:30am on Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).
Per Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, one person was ejected from the vehicle, several suffered trauma injuries, and at least one person’s injuries are life-threatening. There were icy road conditions at the time of the crash with temperatures at approximately 6° when emergency units arrived on the scene.