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Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County
Tractor-Trailer Fire Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Montgomery County Some lanes on I-495 were temporarily shut down on Friday afternoon when a tractor-trailer caught fire in Montgomery County. First responders were called shortly before noon on Sept. 6 to the eastbound lanes of the interstate, where the rear of the truck caught fire, leading to lane closures, officials said. .@mcfrs is operating on the inner loop between Conn and Georgia for a large vehicle fire. Crews located a tractor trailer fire with tractor portion involved only at this time. Traffic is closed at the moment on the beltway at that location. No hazardous materials. @mcfrsPIO — Pazos@mc…

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by Zak Failla
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Wild Capital Beltway Crash Involves Trailer Wedged In Overpass, Sedan Crash (PHOTOS) Wild Capital Beltway Crash Involves Trailer Wedged In Overpass, Sedan Crash (PHOTOS)
Wild Capital Beltway Crash Involves Trailer Wedged In Overpass, Sedan Crash (Photos) A portion of the Capital Beltway was down on Sunday morning, July 21 due to a tractor trailer crash. Responders say the incident happened just before 11 a.m. in Montgomery County. MORE… IL Beltway I495 at River Rd & River Rd over I495 some lanes blocked IL & OL, collision truck trailer struck bridge & passenger vehicle, @mcfrs A711, E752, E750, SA700, BC702 on scene @MDSHA @MDSP pic.twitter.com/gXJIvB3v2k — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 21, 2024 IL495 Between Mac Arthur Boulevard and River Road - Semi vs. passenger vehicle - @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 Pri3 patient. &nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Fallen Tree Damages 3 Montgomery County Homes, Several People Displaced Fallen Tree Damages 3 Montgomery County Homes, Several People Displaced
Fallen Tree Damages 3 Montgomery County Homes, Several People Displaced Several people were displaced when a large tree fell and damaged three homes in Montgomery County on Thursday, April 4, responders said. It happened on Cedar Avenue near Dogwood Avenue off Philadelphia Avenue in Takoma Park around 4 p.m., according to MCRFS Spokesperson Pete Piringer. All three of the houses were occupied when the tree fell, said Piringer, adding that firefighters helped two people escape their homes. No injuries were reported. Several people were displaced, the MCFRS said. Scroll down for additional photos from the scene. More… Takoma Park homes on Cedar Av were dama…

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by Valerie Musson
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Montgomery County Popeyes Evacuated Due To Grease Fire (PHOTOS) Montgomery County Popeyes Evacuated Due To Grease Fire (PHOTOS)
Montgomery County Popeyes Evacuated Due To Grease Fire (Photos) A Popeyes restaurant at a Montgomery County strip mall was evacuated due to a grease fire early on Monday, April 1, crews said. The fire broke out in the kitchen of the restaurant at the Cloppers Mill Shopping Center near Great Seneca Highway and Mateny Road in Germantown around 8:20 a.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. More… Cloppers Mill shopping center, Germantown, fire out, no extension, no injuries, pic.twitter.com/TCFLru6wCb — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 1, 2024 The building was evacuated as crews doused the fire and checked for extensions into the ductwork above. No…

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by Valerie Musson
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Montgomery County Rollover Sends 4 To Hospital Montgomery County Rollover Sends 4 To Hospital
Montgomery County Rollover Sends 4 To Hospital A rollover involving four vehicles in Montgomery County sent four people to the hospital Monday morning, March 18, crews said. It happened on Darnestown Road at Key West Plaza near Hunting Lane in Rockville, MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. Crews responded and found one of the vehicles overturned around 11:50 a.m. One of the occupants was extricated before four were taken to a nearby hospital. All southbound lanes of Darnestown Road prior to Key West Ave near Hunting Lane were shut down for the investigation and cleanup, Piringer added. RX @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: All southboun…

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by Valerie Musson
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Montgomery County Medical Building Evacuated Due To Possible Nitrogen Leak Montgomery County Medical Building Evacuated Due To Possible Nitrogen Leak
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 …

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by Valerie Musson
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Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site
Tanks Full Of Liquid Asphalt, Used Motor Oil Catch Fire At Montgomery County Industrial Site Video from the scene shows the smoky oil tank blaze that prompted a HazMat response in Montgomery County on Thursday morning, March 14. The tanks went up in flames at 13900 Piney Meetinghouse Road near Travilah Road (FO Day Industries) in Rockville shortly before 11:50 a.m., MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The blaze involved several oil tanks containing liquid asphalt and used motor oil, prompting a response by HazMat crews in the area. 1p Update - FO DAY AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, Piney Meetinghouse Rd, several tasks burning, including liquid asphalt, used motor oil, fire is contain…

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by Valerie Musson
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Car Winds Up Under Tractor-Trailer, Over SUV In Three-Vehicle Montgomery County Crash Car Winds Up Under Tractor-Trailer, Over SUV In Three-Vehicle Montgomery County Crash
Car Winds Up Under Tractor-Trailer, Over SUV In Three-Vehicle Montgomery County Crash The Monday morning commute got off to a rough start for several drivers in Montgomery County who were involved in a three-vehicle crash with a tractor-trailer, officials say. One person was injured on Monday in Germantown, when there was a small pile-up on Richter Farm Road near the intersection of Great Seneca Highway.  Update - Richter Farm Rd & Great Seneca Hwy, Germantown, 3 vehicle collision, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult, NLTI, @mcfrs PE729, RS729, A722, M731, SA700, BC705 on scene, some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/01zVnA1Bd6 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 27, 2023…

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by Zak Failla
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Massive Fuel Spill Closes Portions Of Maryland Highway Massive Fuel Spill Closes Portions Of Maryland Highway
Massive Fuel Spill Closes Portions Of Maryland Highway Lanes were blocked on a Maryland highway after a fuel spill following a collision in Montgomery County, authorities say. First responders were on the scene to manage the spill after the driver of the vehicle struck an object on I-495 between New Hampshire Avenue and University Boulevard causing damage and the leak around 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, according to Montgomery County police. Update - OL I495 Beltway, hazmat/fuel spill, some lanes blocked between New Hampshire Ave. & University Boulevard, @mcfrs on scene, vehicle struck road debris & punctured fuel tank spilling fuel…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Crane Downs Live Wires Causing Fire In Colesville Crane Downs Live Wires Causing Fire In Colesville
Crane Downs Live Wires Causing Fire In Colesville A crane that came into contact with live wires set a vehicle and road on fire in Colesville, authorities say. The incident occurred on near Clifton Road and Cannon Road Park around 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9, according to Montgomery County Police. Update (1030a) Clifton Rd IAO Cannon Rd Park, Colesville, crane came in contact w/ live wires, vehicle hard been de-energized, no injuries, energized vehicle caught road on fire, asphalt fire has been extinguished vehicle being stabilized, @mcfrs @PepcoConnect @mcpnews on scene https://t.co/vqvzNM5Zfb pic.twitter.com/zWxu8wSQYZ — Pete Pirin…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (DEVELOPING) Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips Over On Maryland Route 200 (Developing) A car has flipped over in Calverton on the Westbound side of Maryland Route 200 right by the I-95 connector, fire officials said on Twitter just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13. ICC WB MD200 Between PG County line Inn route 29, IAO Briggs Chaney Rd, collision, vehicle flipped over, @mcfrs A715, RS715, PE724 responding w/ PG units — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 13, 2022 The car was seen flipped over in the righthand lane and both other lanes were able to move properly, WTOP said on Twitter. The Southbound-right off ramp was closed as a result.  UPDATE/MD: #Calverton I-95 bo…

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by David Cifarelli
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MD Crews Help DC Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze MD Crews Help DC Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze
MD Crews Help DC Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze Fire departments from several counties pitched in to help the DC Fire Department battle a blaze that sent smoke throughout a large portion of the building. DC Fire and EMS first reported the fire in the 4100 block of Cathedral Avenue NW just after 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 10. Upon arrival, the department said the fire was in the walls of a the Cathedral West Condominiums. Crews got to work opening the walls and checking the extent of the fire’s spread. Update 2 Alarm Fire 4100 block Cathedral Ave NW. #DCsBravest have exposed and extinguished visible fire & conditions greatly…

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by David Cifarelli
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6 Injured In Crash Between Van Carrying Special Needs Patients, Box Truck On I-270 (DEVELOPING) 6 Injured In Crash Between Van Carrying Special Needs Patients, Box Truck On I-270 (DEVELOPING)
6 Injured In Crash Between Van Carrying Special Needs Patients, Box Truck On I-270 (Developing) At least six people were injured when a box truck and a van carrying special needs patients crashed on Interstate 270 in Montgomery County the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8, authorities said. Many of those patients were extricated when the van became trapped by the box truck around 12:50 p.m. MCFRS Pete Piringer said all injuries were non-life-threatening.  Update - on ramp from NB I270 to Shady Grove Rd/Redland Blvd, collision involving ‘special needs’ transit van, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting at least six (6) passengers, all injuries are NLT, @mcfrs Medical Ambulance Bus MAB722 assisting…

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by David Cifarelli