MCFRS Archives - Page 4 of 42

Published March 24, 2023 at 3:19PM | Updated March 24, 2023 at 3:40PM

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision involving an overturned vehicle on Friday morning in Glenmont. According to MCPD, “At approximately 10:50 a.m., a MCPD officer came across a two-vehicle collision in the area of Randolph Road and Glenmont Circle. The driver of the striking vehicle fled on foot after his vehicle overturned. A brief foot pursuit ensued. The adult male was quickly apprehended and transported to an area hospital with minor injuries. No additional injuries have been reported.”

According to public safety reported Cordell Pugh, Montgomery County Park Police assisted during the incident. We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured image courtesy of @0_o_willliam_o_0 on Instagram.

I-270

Naked Man Jumps on Moving Fire Truck After Collison on I-270 Friday Morning

By MCS Staff

Published March 24, 2023 at 11:54AM

I-270 was closed in both directions between Montrose Road and the I-270 split (Old Georgetown Rd/Democracy Blvd) due to a collision and police activity on Friday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer, “units responded for a personal injury collision in the northbound lanes of 270 between the split and Montrose Rd. They came across an unattended vehicle… but it turns out the alleged driver of the vehicle disrobed, dropped all of his clothes in the middle of the road, and attempted to get into several vehicles… as truck 10 from Cabin John was heading southbound, the man jumped onto the truck and was attempting to get into the moving vehicle. They slowed down so the man would have to hold on. The doors were locked ”

It appeares as though the person was suffering from “excited delirium” and has been secured and transported to the hospital for evaluation. All lanes have reopened.

Rockville

House Fire Started by Overheating Bathroom Ceiling Fan Causes ~$275K in Damage

By Patrick Herron

Published March 23, 2023 at 9:21AM | Updated March 23, 2023 at 11:29AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 200 blk of Ashley Manor Dr in Rockville around 10:30pm on Wednesday, March 22. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the cause of the fire was a bathroom ceiling exhaust fan that overheated. Around 60 firefighters responded to the scene and there were no injuries reported. Damage is estimated to be ~$275K and two adults have been displaced. We will post an update when additional information is available. Photo courtesy of @liem__s on Instagram.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “200blk Ashley Manor Dr,(3/22 initial dispatch 1030p); single family house; fire contained to attic/roof; Origin/Cause, bathroom ceiling exhaust fan, probable fan motor overheated (fire extended to attic); Damage ~$275K; 2 adults displaced; no injury; ~60 FFs responded”

Glenmont

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle Wednesday Evening

By Patrick Herron

Published March 22, 2023 at 9:06PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a two vehicle collision on Randolph Road, near Glenmont Circle, around 8pm on Wednesday, March 22. According to public safety reporter Cordell Pugh, one sedan overturned onto its roof and only minor injuries were reported. Both involved vehicles were towed from the scene. Photos courtesy of @0_o_willliam_o_0 on Instagram.

White Oak

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle and Entrapment Wednesday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published March 22, 2023 at 4:12PM

Update -White Oak SC, we are parking lot, collision, with entrapment, one z(1) person extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult, trauma, NLT; & @MCFRS_EMIHS also assisting PD (unrelated) at same location evaluating another adult NLT https://t.co/nKLiopEpKC pic.twitter.com/UqLpARAaZi

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 22, 2023

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Fire at Gaithersburg Apartment Building

By Patrick Herron

Published March 22, 2023 at 10:28AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at the Streamside Apartments on the 300 blk of N. Summit Ave, near Girard St, in Gaithersburg around 9am on Tuesday, March 22. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the “small” fire was located on the 3rd floor of the building around a ceiling exhaust fan. The fire has been extinguished and there were no injuries reported. One family has likely been displaced. We will post an update if additional information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – N Summit Avenue, three-story garden-style apartment, smoke on third floor, small fire in living room knocked down, occupant is out and OK”

Montgomery Village

Driver Crashes Vehicle Into Building in Montgomery Village

By Patrick Herron

Published March 21, 2023 at 6:20PM | Updated March 21, 2023 at 6:37PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) and Montgomery County Police responded to the Montgomery Village Shopping Center on Tuesday, March 21 for the report of a collision after a vehicle was driven off the road and into the front of The Joint Chiropractic (19218 Montgomery Village Ave). We will post an update when additional information is available. Featured photo courtesy of Moe’s Southwest Grille in Montgomery Village.

Sandy Spring

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle at Horse Stable on Monday Afternoon

By Patrick Herron

Published March 20, 2023 at 6:32PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a single vehicle collision with an overturned vehicle on Monday, March 20, around 4:30pm in Sandy Spring.

According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the collision occurred in the 16900 blk of Norwood Rd when a single vehicle traveled about 200 feet off road and across the yard of a horse farm/stable. One adult was evaluated but refused transport to the hospital. There were no injuries to nearby dogs or horses. Property damage included one horse trailer and a few Japanese Maple trees.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Attic Fire in Gaithersburg Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published March 20, 2023 at 10:21AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an attic fire in the 18600 blk of Chickadee Ln., off Quail Valley Blvd in Gaithersburg on Monday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the alarm company notified the homeowner, however the alarm/call to fire department was initially cancelled/delayed. The fire was electrical in nature and caused by a bathroom exhaust ceiling fan. The house was unoccupied at the time and damage is estimated to be ~$35K.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Chickadee La, TH, small fire in attic, in area of a exhaust vent fan, fire is out, a little extension around fan, no injuries”

Rockville

MCFRS Respond to Collision with Rollover on I270

By Patrick Herron

Published March 20, 2023 at 9:35AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a single vehicle collision with rollover on I270 on Monday morning around 9am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the accident occurred on SB I270 in the HOV/Express Lane between Shady Grove Road and Route 28, prior to Exit 6. There were no injuries reported, only property damage. Some lanes are currently blocked.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: Traffic Advisory – SB I270 after Shady Grove Road, single vehicle collision, rollover, property damage only, no injuries, some lanes block”

Takoma Park

Early Morning House Fire Causes ~$100K in Damage; Three People Displaced

By Patrick Herron

Published March 17, 2023 at 9:22AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 7200blk of Maple Ave in Takoma Park around 5am on Friday, March 17. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the cause of the fire is still under investigation but it appears to have started in the basement of the home and involved mattress/bedding. There were no injuries reported. Damage is estimated to be ~$100K (contents/structure) and three adults have been displaced. One resident of the home is unaccounted for but was likely not home at the time of the fire as the family had reported them as a missing person, according to Piringer.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Maple Av, Takoma Park, house fire; Origin & Cause, still under investigation, however it appears to have started in basement, involving mattress/bedding, etc; Damage estimate ~$100K (contents/structure); 3 adults displaced (Red Cross assisting)”