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Published April 25, 2023 at 2:25PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision involving two vehicles on Tuesday, April 25 around 12pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collicion occurred at the interscetion of Parkland Dr & Faroe Pl in Wheaton. One adult was transported to the hospital with Priority 2 trauma. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “(~12n) Faroe Pl & Parkland Dr, collision involves two (2) vehicles, @mcfrs PE718, M723, RS742B, E702, EMS704, A726, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult Pri2 trauma”

Fairland

Update: Four Children and One Adult Injured After Collision Involving School Bus Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published April 24, 2023 at 1:53PM

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving a Montgomery County Public Schools bus on Monday, April 24, around 9:30am in the 13000 block of Old Columbia Pike in Fairland.

Four children (initially reported as five) and the driver were on the bus at the time of the collision. According to MCPD, “one child was extricated from the bus, but everyone was transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries” The ages of the children have not yet been released. According to a report, the bus was traveling to Fairland Elementary School.

Silver Spring

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Caused by Lightning Strike

By Patrick Herron

Published April 23, 2023 at 7:30AM | Updated April 23, 2023 at 8:16AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a small house fire on Eldrid Ct in Silver Spring on Saturday, April 23. According to the Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a low pressure gas line in a basement utility room ignited after the home was struck by lightning. There was minor damage to the home and no injuries reported.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “One adult, one child home at the time of a lightning strike, reportedly saw the flash & then checked out some sound from the basement, found a fire in utility room, wisely closed the door, got out, called 911 (text book), no injuries”

Bethesda

Approximately 45 Firefighters Respond to House Fire Friday Morning in Bethesda

By Patrick Herron

Published April 21, 2023 at 10:31AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Lynbrook Dr in Bethesda on Friday, April 21, around 6am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a neighbor across the street called 9-1-1 after seeing a fire on the porch of the two-story brick house. The lone occupant of the home was alerted by smoke alarm and self evacuated. Approximately 45 MCFRS firefighters responded to the scene and there were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Piringer reports there was “extensive clutter throughout house” and that the fire likely started on the porch. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Lynbrook Dr, Bethesda, 2sty brick house, neighbor across street called 911, fire likely originated on front porch, otherwise large volumes of furnishings & other combustible materials throughout the home, occupant self-evacuated, no injuries, ~45 @mcfrs FFs responded”

Damascus

Tuesday Evening House Fire Causes Approximately $125K in Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published April 19, 2023 at 4:30PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in the 10500blk of Tralee Ter in Damascus on Tuesday, April 18. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated on the exterior of the three-story townhome and spread to the 2nd fl and attic. The cause of the fire is believed to be an outdoor electrical outlet. Damage is estimated to be ~$120K and there were no injuries reported. Four adults and four children have been displaced. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update (4/18 ~7p) 10500blk Tralee Ter, Damascus; 3-sty TH; exterior fire spread to 2nd fl/attic; Origin/Cause, near floor level elevated deck, vinyl siding, *only ignition source outdoor electrical outlet; Damage ~$120K; 4 adults/4 kids displaced; no injuries; passerby called 911”

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Early Morning Fire Caused by Unattended Candle

By Patrick Herron

Published April 16, 2023 at 9:01PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Sunday, April 16 at approximately 5:15am in the 19500 blk of Farmingham Dr in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by an unattended burning candle in a 2nd floor bedroom of the two-story single family home. Smoke alarms alerted the residents and there were no injuries reported. Damage is estimated to be ~$35K, including $10K structural and $25K contents. One family that includes two adults, three children, two dogs, two guinea pigs and a pet ferret will be likely be displaced.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:”(515a) 19500blk Farmingham Dr, 2-sty SFH; smoke alarms present & alerted occupants; Origin/Cause, unattended burning candle, 2nd floor bedroom; Damage, total ~$35K, incl $10K structure, $25K contents; no injury; 5 adults, multiple pets displaced”

Derwood

Update: Fire Causes Approximately $650K in Damage and Displaces 12

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2023 at 2:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Hiawatha Ln. in Derwood on Thursday morning, April 13. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the origin/cause was initially believed to be an e-scooter that was charging in the basement that ignited nearby combustibles, however, “MCFRS indicate ‘discarded smoking materials’ cannot be ruled out, thus undetermined, nonetheless the cause is accidental in nature.” Approximately 65 firefighters responded to the scene and damage is estimated to be ~$650K.

There were no injuries reported and a total of 12 people have been displaced, include two adults and five children from the townhouse the fire originated, and five adults from a townhouse next door. Crabbs Branch Way was closed between Indianola Dr. and Redland Rd. on Thursdat morning for an extended period as the result of the fire rescue activity.

Derwood

MCFRS Respond to House Fire Thursday Morning; Crabbs Branch Way Closed

By Patrick Herron

Published April 13, 2023 at 8:45AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Hiawatha Ln. in Derwood on Thursday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the bulk of the fire was in basement of the townhome and has been extinguished. All occupants are reported to have made it out of the home safely and firefighters are checking neighboring exposure. There were no injuries reported. According to Montgomery County Police, Crabbs Branch Way is closed between Indianola Dr. and Redland Rd. as the result of fire rescue activity. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Hiawatha Lane, 3-level TH, heavy fire conditions all occupants are reported out, @mcfrs RS717, AT740, A703 & others assisting”

Rockville

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Entrapment Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published April 11, 2023 at 9:14AM | Updated April 11, 2023 at 9:43AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision with entrapment Tuesday morning in Rockville. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred on E. Gude Dr and Dover Rd, in front of Rockville Metals, and involved three vehicles. Several patients were evaluated with non-life threatening injuries.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “800blk E Gude Dr IFO Rockville Scrap Metal, collision, involves 3 vehicles, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating a few patients all with NLT injuries”

Rockville

Update: 17-Year-Old Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries, Two Dogs Dead After Being Struck by Driver on Muncaster Mill Rd

By Patrick Herron

Published April 10, 2023 at 8:27PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision on Muncaster Mill Rd on Monday, April 10. According to Montgomery County Police, “At approximately 4:24 p.m., 1st District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 6300 block of Muncaster Mill Rd. for the report of traffic collision involving a pedestrian. The preliminary investigation has revealed that a 17-year-old female was walking two dogs in the area of the Upper Rock Creek Trail, when for reasons still under investigation, she was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on scene. The two dogs died at the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. This is an active and ongoing investigation.”

We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps.

Rockville

One Person Hospitalized, Two Dogs Dead Following Collision Involving Pedestrian

By Patrick Herron

Published April 10, 2023 at 5:42PM

Muncaster Mill Rd. is closed between Bowie Mill Rd. and Needwood Rd. as the result of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route. Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 5:30pm on Monday, April 10:

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Muncaster Mill Rd. is closed between Bowie Mill Rd. and Needwood Rd. as the result of a traffic collision.