Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFR)  responded to a collision at Oakmont Avenue and Railroad Street in Gaithersburg on Friday evening where a train struck a single vehicle, prompting a large fire and rescue response.

According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, train traffic is stopped in both directions and several lanes, including portions of Oakmont Avenue and Route 355, are blocked while crews evaluate occupants and secured the scene.


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to major utility issues affecting the 11200 block of Georgia Avenue in Wheaton on Wednesday, where a significant water leak and power outage impacted multiple large buildings, including the Arrive Wheaton apartments and the Safeway store. (more…)


Updated to include additional information, including cause of fire and amount in damage.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday evening to a commercial building on St. Elmo Avenue in Bethesda after reports of smoke coming from the garage area attached to Colonial Opticians and Beth’s Café. (more…)


Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a significant house fire in the 500 block of Mannakee Street in Rockville around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Neighbors have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to support the family affected by the blaze.

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