Hand Sanitizer and Cigarette Causes Vehicle Fire in Rockville
A vehicle fire at Federal Plaza on Rockville Pike (the shopping center with Silver Diner and Trader Joe’s) was started when the driver used hand sanitizer while smoking a cigarette.
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Large Barn Fire in Dickerson Monday Night
A barn fire late Monday night on Peach Tree Rd in Dickerson, MD caused extensive damage upwards of $2M.
Car Fire This Morning on E. Gude Drive
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Pete Piringer tweeted video this morning of a car fire that occurred in the parking lot of Crossroads BBQ at 387 E Gude Dr in Rockville.
Vehicle Fire This Morning on Muddy Branch Road in Gaithersburg
A pickup truck caught fire this morning at the intersection of Muddy Branch. Rd and West Diamond Ave. in Gaithersburg. No injuries reported.
Raccoon Rescued After Climbing to 4th Floor in Silver Spring
Shortly before 10 AM on Monday May 3, Montgomery County Animal Services Officer Sarah Ogrin responded to the 8700 block of Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring where a raccoon had climbed up some wiring onto a ledge about 40 feet above the ground.
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3 Pets Perish, Family Displaced in Derwood Fire
A fire at the Mallard Cove complex on Needwood Rd in Derwood caused approximately $125k in damages this morning.
Multiple Fires Cause Damage Across the County Last Night
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were on the move for the last 24 hours as multiple fires caused damage across the county.
Potomac Home Catches Fire After Powerline Falls
Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted early this morning that a home on the 8600 block of Bunell Dr. in Potomac caught on fire after a powerline fell on the house.
Detectives Investigate Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian in Aspen Hill Area
Photo Courtesy of Twitter user @Mike_Swoop
Shortly before 12PM Tuesday, a large volume of smoke was visible across Montgomery County, and was determined to be originating from the roof of the The Monterey Apartments on Montrose just west of Rockville Pike. The fire was determined to be originating from a rooftop HVAC unit. The actual volume of fire was small, confined to HVAC units.
Crash Involving Tractor Trailor on Damascus Rd. This Morning
Damascus Road between Mullinix Mill Road and Howard Chapel Road is currently closed due to an accident involving a tractor trailor and another vehicle earlier this morning.