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Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg Explosion Believed to Have Been Caused by Person Who Died by Suicide

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones and Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein held a press conference on Friday to give an update on the Quince Orchard Blvd condo fire and explosion that occurred on Wednesday, November 16.  It was announced that the body of the deceased recovered from the wreckage on Thursday had been positively identified as 36-year-old Juan Pablo Marshall Quizon. The manner of death is being ruled a suicide and the cause of death was smoke inhalation and burns.

A suicide note was found was found at the scene and it is known for a fact that Quizon had recently made statements that were indicative of suicide. Authorities said they had no information to believe that Quizon intended for others to be injured or harmed in the incident and if he were still alive, he would have been found culpable.  Quizon had purchased Unit 102 at 826 Quince Orchard Blvd in August of this year. Specific details on how exactly the fire/explosion started have not yet been released.

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Gaithersburg

One Body Recovered From Wreckage of Gaithersburg Condo Explosion; Police Investigating Incident as Criminal Act

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire & Rescue held a media briefing on Thursday evening to give the latest update on the Quince Orchard Blvd condo explosion that occurred on Wednesday, November 16. Notes below:

On Wednesday, Gaithersburg mayor Jud Ashman informed the community of where they can donate to help the families impacted by the fire at Potomac Oaks in Gaithersburg. “Any amount helps and 100% of it will go to those families.” Ashman tweeted. A November 16 fire injured multiple residents, including four children, at a condominium complex at 826 Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. Many people were evacuated with little or nothing and now are in temporary shelter. At the request of Montgomery County, MHP is collecting financial donations to help affected families. Per MHP: While this is not an MHP property, we maintain close ties with the community through the many affordable housing properties we have developed in Montgomery County, and are playing a role by managing financial donations to help impacted residents. Anyone interested in donating may do so at this link.

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Gaithersburg

Ten Hospitalized and Dozens Displaced After Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg; Details on How You Can Help Those Affected

By Patrick Herron

A fundraiser has been set up by Making Homes Possible (MHP) to help those affected by this morning’s fire and explosion at the  Potomac Oaks apartments in the 800 block of Quince Orchard Blvd in Gaithersburg. According to officials, ten people were transported to the hospital, two with critical injuries and eight (4 adults/4 children) with mild/moderate injuries. Dozens of residents from 24 different units across four buildings have been displaced. According to County Executive Marc Elrich, “Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will run aid operations out of the Activity Center at Bohrer Park for people displaced by this morning’s explosion.” Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services will be holding their next press conference at 5pm to provide an update.

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Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Building Fire and Explosion in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue services responded to building fire and explosion at 800 Quince Orchard Blvd, near Rabbit Rd, in Gaithersburg on Wednesday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, first responders arrived to heavy fire conditions and 2nd alarm dispatched. We will continue to update as additional information becomes available.

9:34am Update: Quince Orchard Boulevard, bulk of fire has been knocked down primary searches are completed & secondary searches being conducted.

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Fairland

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle and Entrapment Wednesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle and entrapment Wednesday morning.  According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred around 7am on Columbia Pike and Briggs Chaney Road in Fairland. Two patients have been extricated and transported by EMS with Priority 2 trauma. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers are to expect risidual delays. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Columbia Pike and Briggs Chaney Road, collision, over turn vehicle, 2 patients trapped, extrication in process, @MCFRS_EMIHS  evaluating 2 Pri2 trauma patients, some lanes blocked”

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Montgomery Village

Update: Police Investigating Serious Pedestrian Collision in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Police are investigating a pedestrian collision that occurred last night in Montgomery Village. According to MCPD: “At approximately 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 10, 2022, officers from the 6th district and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the area of Club House Road at Brassie Place for the report of a pedestrian struck.  For reasons unknown, an adult male was lying in the roadway when he was struck.  The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The striking vehicle remained on scene.  This is an active and ongoing investigation.” We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

CRITICAL INJURY PEDESTRIAN STRUCK: ~7:30PM Thurs, Club House Rd near Brassie Place (Montgomery Village, MD). Just before ped hit, MCP received reports of an individual causing a disturbance (some form of disorderly conduct) in traffic in same area… #MDTraffic https://t.co/zmFY0QhTxy

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Highways / Interstates

MCFRS Respond to Collision and Vehicle Fire on 270

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to a “well-involved” vehicle fire and collision on Thursday, November 10, around 1pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred on Northbound 270 past Rockledge Dr.  The fire has been extinguished and EMS is currently evaluating one patient. Some lanes are currently blocked and drivers should expect delays. We will post an update when additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – NB I270 past Rockledge Dr Single car into the wall, caught fire, “well-involved”, fire extinguished, MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating single patient, @mcfrs  PE726, M726, RS741, BC702, EMS702, VC700 on scene, some lanes blocked”

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Bethesda

Shell Gas Station Canopy Damaged by Excavator

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded and secured the area and gas station personnel on scene are currently awaiting a repair crew. There we no injuries reported and the excavator was not damaged. We will post an update when additional information becomes available. 

River Road and Butler Road, Mini Excavator (on trailer) impacted the corner of the Gas Station Canopy. @MCFRS responded and secured the area. Gas Station personnel on scene awaiting a repair crew. pic.twitter.com/6ADypjBTck

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Highways / Interstates

Collision Involving Overturned Concrete Truck Closes Several Lanes of I495

By Patrick Herron

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned concrete truck on Monday, November 7, around 2:45pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident involved two vehicles and has blocked several lanes of the Inner Loop I495 between Colesville Rd and University Blvd.  EMS has transported two patients with non life-threating injuries. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – IL I495 beltway IAO Exit29 University Blvd., overturned concrete truck, @mcfrs responded, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 Pri3 patients, both NLT, some lanes blocked @MDSHA @MDSP @MCDOTNow”

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