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Fire and EMS
Arlington, VA
Police & Fire
U.S. Figure Skaters Among Dozens Believed Dead In DC Black Hawk, Plane Crash: Reports
Figure skaters, family members, and their coaches were among the 64 people believed dead in a crash between a military helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington DC on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to U.S. Figure Skating and rescue officials. At least 27 bodies had been recovered and officials said they did not believe there were any survivors in the crash near Reagan National Airport, Authorities have switched to a "recovery effort," with more than 300 responders battling frigid temps, wind, and icy waters for hours overnight, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said o…
Bowie, MD
Police & Fire
Three Displaced After Car Crash Lands Into Maryland Home
Some Maryland residents got an unexpected, and unwelcome early morning wakeup call on Saturday morning. Three people in Prince George's County have been displaced after a car came crashing through their home, according to a fire and EMS spokesperson. Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on July 6, crews were called to the 6500 block of Ager Road in Chillum, where there was a reported structure fire with reports of occupants trapped. Upon arrival, firefighters found that a vehicle had struck a single-family home and sparked a small fire, which was quickly extinguished as crews removed residents with a l…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires
Fireworks led to a fiery Fourth of July for some first responders in Montgomery County who had to contend with several incidents on Thursday night. First responders were busy on July 4 as they responded to multiple fires that were reported across the county overnight. According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, at around 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, crews were called to the 14400 block of Brad Drive in Apsen Hill, when aerial fireworks sparked a fire that spread from an attached carport and spread to the residence. Update - Brad Dr, fire is extinguished, 1 person will be disp…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Two Families Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire In Maryland Amid Heatwave
An already sweltering day in Montgomery County got a little hotter on Tuesday afternoon for firefighters battling a two-alarm blaze that broke out in a Burtonsville townhouse. Two families were displaced on June 18 when a fast-moving fire tore through the building, as temperatures hit and topped 90 degrees, officials say. #BURTONSVILLE * WORKING HOUSE FIRE - TWO ALARM * 3514 CHILDRESS TER * PE715, HCE111, PE724, PE712, PE841, AT715, AT724, RS715, A715, BC701, BC704, SA700, EMS704, DC700RAPID INTERVENTION DISPATCH * T716, AT810, HCM115SECOND ALARM * E831P, PE716, RE849, E719, T725, AT719,…
Manassas, VA
News
State Delegate John Stirrup Collapses During Board Meeting In PWC
Candidate for Virginia delegate John Stirrup is back to telling dad jokes after collapsing at a meeting on Tuesday evening, April 18. The former Prince William County supervisor collapsed at the podium during the county meeting, which was immediately let out. According to WTOP, PWC sheriffs deputies rendered first aid before fire and EMS responded. Stirrup was hospitalized, but was in better spirits hours later, his campaign announced. The county expressed concern and well-wishes on Facebook. During the public comment time at today's Prince William Board of County Supervisors meetin…
