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Montgomery County Medical Building Evacuated Due To Possible Nitrogen Leak
A possible nitrogen leak cleared a medical building and prompted a HazMat response in Montgomery County Monday morning, officials said.
The leak occurred in a suite on the second floor at 1201 Locks Rd. near Wootton Parkway in Rockville shortly before 9:50 a.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said.
The building was evacuated as HazMat crews responded to investigate and provide ventilation.
1201 Locks Rd. near Wootton Parkway, Rockville, medical office bldg, HazMat investigation, @mcfrs PE723, PE703B, AT703, HM707, BC703, HMB700, SA700 on scene, chemical leak, building being evacuated …
5 Displaced After Home Struck By Lightning In Montgomery County (Photos)
A house in Montgomery County was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Thursday evening, Feb. 22, authorities said.
The two-story house at 21600 Gentry Ln. near Cross Meadow Lane was struck by lightning accompanied by “extreme thunder” around 5:45 p.m., Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Service Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer said.
No fire or injuries were reported, though the home did sustain other structural damages, displacing five residents, Piringer added.
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21,600 Gentry Ln. near Cross Meadow Ln., Brookville, 2-sty house, house …
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Expected To Displace Several Families In Maryland
Crews in Montgomery County had to deal with difficult conditions on Wednesday morning when a two-alarm fire broke out in an apartment building.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel responded to a reported blaze in the third floor of a four-story apartment complex in the 1700 block of East West Highway near Rosemary Hills Drive, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Update - Summit Hills, East West Hwy- **2nd Alarm, @mcfrs PE719, E701, PE724, PE712, PE844, AT751, T834P, A705, MAU716, CT705 assisting — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 6, 2023
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Mayday: Fire Collapses Mormon Church In Maryland
A firefighter was injured in a devastating fire that broke out inside a Montgomery County church.
First responders in Montgomery County and Washington DC were called to a two-alarm fire that broke out at a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon church), authorities announced.
Update - Western Avenue, Mormon Church, /nd Alarm, @mcfrs T710, AT719, M701, MAU716, CT740, SA700, EMS702 & DCFD on scene pic.twitter.com/5If4sq4aWR — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 20, 2023
According to officials, the roof collapsed and the church sustained significant damage. One fir…
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA
The region is bracing for severe storms that are expected to smash through the region on Monday night.
A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Washington, DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia through 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, as the area is expected to be battered by thunderstorms.
Tornadoes are "likely," according to officials, with storms bringing ping pong-sized hail, and wind gusts approaching 75 mph.
🌪️A Tornado WATCH has been issued for @MontgomeryCoMD until 9p today. Keep an eye on the sky & monitor rapidly changing weather conditions…
Car Drives Into Bethesda House, Two Sustain Traumatic Injuries
Two people are in the hospital after crashing into a house in Bethesda, authorities say.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 8300 block of Thoreau Drive near Whittier Boulevard around 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11.
Rescue crews arrived to find the vehicle crashed into the home, and were able to remove the two occupants.
Update - Thoreau Drive, Bethesda, collision, vehicle struck house, property damage, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating two (2) adult patients, at least one Pri2 trauma patient, both NLT, @mcfrs A711 assisting https://t.co/830ldkHbpi — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsP…
Family With Children Displaced After Montgomery County Attic Fire
A Montgomery County family is displaced after a fire destroyed their home overnight, authorities announced.
Firefighters were called to the home on Drumcastle Court in Germantown around noon, Friday, April 7 after the family smelled smoke, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson.
Update - Drumcastle Court, Fire is extinguished, 1 family (2 adults, 2 Kids displaced), Damage estimate ~$100K, no injuries, occupant smelled smoke & got out, fire involved the roof/attic MOR TH, no injury https://t.co/BxXMJGL1dV pic.twitter.com/SXNxdrbFbw — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) …
Vehicle Fire Closes Lanes Of MD 200
Some lanes of a Montgomery County highway were blocked this morning as rescue crews attempted to put out a vehicle fire.
A tractor-trailer went up in flames on the shoulder of the eastbound lanes of MD 200 near Exit 13 and Exit 16 around 9 a.m., Friday, March 31, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews.
Vehicle Fire @MontgomeryCoMD EB MD200 ICC between New Hampshire & Rt29, Exit 13 & Exit 16 @mcfrs PE725, PE718, AT724, W704, HCW11, A715, PE712 responding, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/gGgcnq6Sdn — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 31, 2023
Several emergency crew…
Vehicle Hits Tree, Flips On I-495 Beltway Near River Road
Two people are being treated for injuries after their vehicle flipped during a crash in Montgomery County, authorities announced.
Investigators say the crash occurred around noon, Monday, March 20 on the I-495 beltway between Old Georgetown Road and River Road.
The vehicle had reportedly lost control, striking a tree and overturning.
Update - OL I495 beltway between Old Georgetown Road and River Road, IAO prior to I270 Spur/Bradley Blvd overpass, collision, rollover, single vehicle, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 2 adult trauma patients, both NLT https://t.co/yofgonf99F pic.twitter.com/WwE…
SUV Crashes Into Occupied School Bus In Montgomery County, Several Injured
Several passengers are injured after an occupied school bus and SUV collided in Montgomery County, authorities say.
The bus and SUV crashed in the area of Randolph Road and Goodhill Road in Glenmont around 3:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Update - Randolph Road and Goodhill Road, collision, some lanes blocked, @mcfrs A721, A707, PAT718, E718, EMS704, BC704 on scene NOTE: Randolph Rd CLOSED/BLOCKED in both directions, uninjured passengers being transferred to another bus & continuing on ride home https://t.co/h7rsDw…
Teen Hospitalized After Crashing Near High School Baseball Field In Maryland
A teen has been rushed to the hospital after a vehicle rollover left them upside down outside of a Wheaton high school baseball field, authorities say.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to the scene of a crash involving an upside down vehicle on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 11 a.m., according to Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Update - WHS, @MCPS Dalewood Dr, Collision, overturn/flipped vehicle, patient extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating & transporting 1 teenager, Pri2, medical/trauma https://t.co/TPholXt5Dc pic.twitter.com/JX0W5SWXAZ — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) J…
Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Fire Tears Through Maryland Apartment Building (Developing)
Maryland firefighters are battling a massive two-alarm house fire in Laurel, authorities say.
Around 2:45 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, crews received reports of a house fire in the 13000 block of Briarwood Drive, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.
(~245p) Mutual Aid PGCo - 13800 Briarwood Dr., Laurel, apartment fire, @mcfrs RS715, E715, AT724 assisting — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2022
Once on the scene, firefighters found a three-story multi-family home with flames visible through the roof. A second alarm was requested after arrival.
Approx 2:46pm #PGFD units…
