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Published December 27, 2022 at 3:53PM | Updated December 27, 2022 at 5:00PM

Around 65 Montgomery County firefighters responded to a 1-story single family house fire Tuesday morning on Haw Lane (between Ashton, Spencerville, and Burtonsville). According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, an occupant of the home witnessed a tree coming down on power lines, which caused a transformer to blow. They then notified the power company and minutes later saw smoke coming from the basement. The fire then vented out of a basement window of the home which ignited a propane/oil tank.

All occupants were able to make it out of the home and there were no injuries reported. One family (3 adults) has been displaced. Howard Co Fire & EMS assisted. Per @mfrsPIO on Twitter, “Origin/Cause, electrical in nature, tree pulled wires down (outside), combustibles in basement ignited (likely power surge) Damage ~$260K.”

Gaithersburg

Early Morning House Fire in Gaithersburg Causes $175,000 in Damage and Displaces Family of Three

By Patrick Herron

Published December 26, 2022 at 10:12AM | Updated December 27, 2022 at 11:54PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.

The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Vehicle Fire

By Patrick Herron

Published December 21, 2022 at 5:12PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a vehicle fire involving a van that was making deliveries in Gaithersburg on Wednesday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the vehicle fire occurred in the residential driveway of a home in the 8800blk Cochran Ct, near Snouffer School Rd. There were no reported injuries and no extension to the house.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Cochran Ct, Gburg, Van making deliveries caught fire at end of residential driveway. No injuries. No extension to house. Vehicle Fire extinguished by @mcfrs PE735, A708”

Bethesda

MCFRS Respond to Elementary School for Smoking Laptop

By Patrick Herron

Published December 19, 2022 at 4:12PM | Updated December 19, 2022 at 4:41PM

ICYMI (12/16) A private Elementary School in Bethesda, @mcfrs responded – laptop battery pack went into ‘thermal runaway’ (child sitting on laptop in classroom, laptop started smoking) Teacher removed hazard from building, fire alarm was activated & bldg evacuated, no injuries https://t.co/OktIXcieZd pic.twitter.com/Ek6nPCzS3R

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 19, 2022

Traffic

MCFRS Respond to Collision With Overturned Vehicle and Entrapment on Tuesday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published December 6, 2022 at 12:39PM

Update – SB OGT Rd at I270 interchange, collision, involves 2 vehicles, one flipped on side (1 person trapped), some lanes BLOCKED, @mcfrs SA700, RS741B, A733 assisting, patient extricated pic.twitter.com/3xtjc0i2pc

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 6, 2022

Rockville

MCFRS Respond to Garbage Truck Fire; Nicholson Lane Closed at Nebel Street

By Patrick Herron

Published December 1, 2022 at 12:17PM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to a garbage truck fire on Thursday morning around 10:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters responded to the trash truck fire, plus large pile of trash dumped in parking lot, in the 5000blk of Nicholson Lane (between Nebel Street and Boiling Brook Parkway) in Rockville. Nicholson Lane is closed at Nebel Street as the result of the fire rescue activity, according to Montgomery County Police. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect delays.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “5000k Nicholson Lane between Nebel Street and Boiling Brook Parkway, trash truck fire, plus large pile of trash dumped in parking Lot, Nicholson lane blocked”

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Kitchen Fire in Gaithersburg; Teachers Way and East Diamond Avenue Closed

By Patrick Herron

Published November 30, 2022 at 10:42AM | Updated November 30, 2022 at 11:17AM

According to MCPD, Teachers Way and East Diamond Avenue are closed between North Summit Avenue and Melvin Street as the result of fire rescue activity. Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route and to expect delays. We will post an update when more information becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “100blk Teachers Way near N. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg, fire in kitchen, third floor, @mcfrs PE708, PE728, PE732, PE703, PE721, PAT708, AT703, RS703, M708, BC703, BC705, RS717, AT740, A703, M729 & others on scene”

Update – Teachers Way, Gaithersburg, fire on stove top, with minor extension to cabinets, fire is extinguished, no injuries https://t.co/HvuKzKLFYS

Kensington

MCFRS Respond to Deck Fire Monday Morning

By Patrick Herron

Published November 28, 2022 at 10:06AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a fire in the 3900blk of Denfield Ave, near Brandywine Street, in Kensington on Monday, November 28 around 8am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire appeared to have started on the exterior (deck) and extended to the house. The fire has been extinguished and all occupants are out of the home. EMS is transporting one adult (civilian) with non-life threatening injuries. We will post an update when more information becomes available.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “3900blk Denfield Ave. near Brandywine Street, Kensington, single-family house, deck on fire, @mcfrs E705, PE721, PE718, PE725, PE707, AT723, AT719, RS742, A705B, BC704, BC702 responding”\

Gaithersburg

Pilot and Passenger Rescued After Crashing Into Power Lines; Power Restored to Most Residents

By Patrick Herron

Published November 28, 2022 at 8:15AM

The pilot and passenger of a small plane that crashed into a power line tower near Goshen Road and Rothbury Drive in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village around 5:30pm on Sunday were successfully rescued without incident by EMS personnel using two specialty crane/boom trucks just after midnight on Monday. According to Maryland State Police, the pilot was identified as Patrick Merkle, 65, of Washington, D.C. and the passenger was identified as Jan Williams, 66, of Louisiana. Both were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The plane was also removed from the power lines early Monday morning.

ICYMI @MontgomeryCoMD Rescue operations @mcfrs @dcfireems Technical Rescue Team(s) rescue/removed 2 adult occupants trapped on plane that crashed into power lines in Gaithersburg, MD area. Tower & Crane company (contractors) working w/ PEPCO & @mcfrs to get plane down. https://t.co/bgesIAf7uQ pic.twitter.com/sY3O0Eq2tG

Gaithersburg

Update on Plane Crash in Gaithersburg/Montgomery Village That Has Left 85,000 Residents Without Power

By Patrick Herron

Published November 27, 2022 at 8:17PM | Updated November 27, 2022 at 10:51PM

There are widespread power outages in Montgomery County after a small plane crashed into a power tower/transmission lines in the area of Rothbury Dr & Goshen Road in Montgomery Village. The incident occurred around 5:30pm on Sunday night. According to the latest information from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, there appears to be two individuals inside the plane, which is currently suspended about 100ft. As of right now there are no injuries reported. Fire and rescue crews are working to rescue the occupants of the plane, but at this time the power lines surrounding the plane are still energized.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cle5YvHgLYE/

Gaithersburg

MCFRS Respond to Collision with Rollover and Entrapment in Gaithersburg

By Patrick Herron

Published November 21, 2022 at 10:22AM

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a collision with rollover and entrapment on Monday morning in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the incident occurred around 8:30am on MidCounty Highway in the area of Goshen Road and Hidden Forest Drive. A single occupant was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

MidCounty Highway is currently closed between Saybrooke Oaks Blvd and Woodfield Rd. There are reports of a secondary collision in area as well. We will post an update when additional information becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on twitter: “Update – MidCounty Hwy IAO Goshen Road/Hidden Forest Drive, collision with rollover & entrapment, secondary collision in area, @mcfrs A728, RS717, PE728, SA700 on scene, Some lanes blocked”