Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that Fire Investigators have arrested a Bethesda man for setting a fire at American Plant (5258 River Rd) back on September 24.
Abdoulaye Yacinthe Sarr Jr has been charged w/ Arson/2nd Degree, Burglary/2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property great than $1,000.
Arrest Made in Clarksburg Arson Investigation
Cheif Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that an arrest has been made in connection with the fire that occurred at the 22900 blk of Spicebush Dr in Clarksburg back on Saturday, August 14.
9/30 Update: The cause of yesterday’s fire at a home on Danville Dr. in Rockville was a combustible too close to a heat source (light bulb) on the rear deck of the home.
85 MCFRS firefighters responded to the call. Damages are estimated to be around $350,000.
Child Freed From Swing by MCFRS in Gaithersburg
Over the weekend Montgomery County Fire and Rescue help free a seven year old that was entangled in the swings at the Strawberry Knoll Elementary School playground. The child was evaluated for minor injuries.
Two Injured in Early Morning Crash on I-495 Near Exit 31
A single car collided into a wall on the outer loop of I-495 before exit 31 (Georgia Ave.) around 4:30am Sunday morning.
Update: Off-Duty Officer Rescues Woman and Teen From Vehicle Fire on Montgomery Avenue and East West Highway in Bethesda
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that just before 7pm on Tuesday evening, MCFRS were notified that a vehicle had collided with a tree on Montgomery Avenue and East West Highway and that the vehicle was on fire.
Several Lanes Closed on Northbound Connecticut Ave
Lane 2 and 3 of northbound Connecticut Ave between Aspen Hill Rd and Georgia Ave are closed due to a traffic collision according to MCPD.
Water Rescue Performed This Morning on Beach Drive and Connecticut Avenue
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted that MCFRS performed a water rescue on Beach Drive and Connecticut Avenue this morning around 6:30am.
Fire Truck Struck This Morning on I-270
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted that a fire truck was struck on I-270 between Montrose Rd and Route 28 around 11am this morning while providing scene safety “blocking” for a separate accident.
Montgomery County Public School Bus Stuck in “Sink Hole” This Morning After Water Main Break, No Injuries
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer reports that an MCPS bus got stuck in a “sink hole” this morning in Layhill, likely due to a water main break.
Police Investigating Physical Altercation That Led to Two Men Falling From Balcony in Clarksburg
The individuals involved in yesterday’s incident in Clarksburg that resulted in two people falling off the balcony of a home on Cypress Spring Road have been identified as a 38-year-old-man and 42-year-old man, according to FOX45 Baltimore.