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Overturned 18-Wheeler Traps Driver Underneath on Wednesday Afternoon

Published June 30, 2022 at 7:32AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) we’re called to the scene of a collision that led to an overturned 18-wheeler that trapped the driver under the vehicle, and live power lines in the area of White Acres Farm on Darnestown Rd. near Dickerson Rd. (on the backside of Woodside Equestrian Center) in the Dickerson/Poolesville area at approximately 2:15pm on Wednesday Afternoon, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Upon arrival, MCFRS crews found the overturned grain hauler well off of the hard surface road with the driver requiring extrication. Utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) assisted in getting to the site of the overturned vehicle, and crews were able to remove the driver for evaluation. The driver was then transported to a local trauma center for Pri2 trauma (serious, but non-life-threatening injuries).

Collision With Rollover Friday Night in Fairland

By MCS Staff

Published June 27, 2022 at 8:35AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the scene of a collision that caused a vehicle to roll over onto its roof a little before 9:45pm on Sunday night in the area of Stravinsky Terrace and Brahms Avenue in the Fairland area, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Units arrived to find one adult trapped inside the overturned vehicle and were able to extricate the person before transporting the adult to the hospital with Pri2 Trauma (serious, but non-life threatening injuries). Brahms Avenue and Mozart Drive were blocked in both directions for a couple hours Sunday night, but reopened by early Monday morning.

Arrest Made in Relation to Thursday’s Bomb Threat Investigation in Wheaton

By MCS Staff

Published June 24, 2022 at 7:46AM | Updated June 24, 2022 at 3:17PM

Updated at 12:04pm to include the name of the man arrested

Fire/Explosive Investigators have arrested and charged a 35 year old man, Amir Paul, in relation to the bomb threat investigation at the Arrive Wheaton apartments on Thursday, June 23, per Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services PIO Pete Piringer. Per the tweet, “Among other things, charges are: False Fire Alarm; Disorderly Conduct; Threat of Mass Violence: Arson/Threat; False & Phony Destructive Device & more.” No further information is available at the time.

Minivan Involved in Rollover Crash in Rio Thursday Evening

By MCS Staff

Published June 23, 2022 at 6:41PM

At approximately 5:45PM Thursday evening, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police responded to a crash involving a minivan that rolled onto its side on Washingtonian Blvd (Rio) near the Target parking.

Everybody was able to self-extricate (got out on their own prior to responders arriving) from the crash. Police requested a tow to clear the minivan that was still resting on its side.

Wheaton Bomb Threat Determined to Be of ‘No Hazard’; Residents Now Re-Occupying Their Homes

By MCS Staff

Published June 23, 2022 at 1:05PM

The incident at 11215 Georgia Ave in Wheaton “is over and occupants are re-occupying their apartments. Fire/Rescue units are picking up and going in service. Roads in the area are being re-opened”, according to Battalion Chief Jason Blake of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).

At approximately 6:30 Thursday morning, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were dispatched to the 11200 block of Georgia Ave in Wheaton. Originally dispatched for a fire alarm, crews arrived at the Arrive Wheaton apartments and along with the bomb squad and police department, began to investigate the claim of an explosive in the building.

Bomb Squad On Scene Investigating Claim of Explosive at Wheaton High-Rise

By MCS Staff

Published June 23, 2022 at 10:01AM | Updated June 23, 2022 at 1:13PM

Updated at 12:45pm with additional information; threat has been determined to be of “no hazard”

The incident at 11215 Georgia Ave in Wheaton “is over and occupants are re-occupying their apartments. Fire/Rescue units are picking up and going in service. Roads in the area are being re-opened”, according to Battalion Chief Jason Blake of Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).

MCFRS Assist with Single-Family House Fire in Laurel

By Patrick Herron

Published June 21, 2022 at 12:42PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services assisted the Prince George’s County Fire Department this morning at a fire on the 5900 block of Kerr Rd. in Laurel. The fire originated in the basement of the home and has been extinguished, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.

Piringer tweeted that firefighters rescued and removed multiple dogs and cats from the house, and that “some survived and some did not.” No other injuries have been reported. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Additional photos below courtesy of @mcfrsPIO:

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

By MCS Staff

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.”