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Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Montgomery County Apartment Complex Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Montgomery County Apartment Complex
Several Assisted From Two Alarm Fire On Top Floor Of Montgomery County Apartment Complex An early morning accidental two-alarm fire left several displaced on Thursday in Montgomery County. First responders were called at around 5:40 a.m. on Sept. 12 to the 18200 block of Lost Knife Circle in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported fire in the top floor of a three-story apartment building. More… Lost Knife Circle, Montgomery Village, Initial 911 report of fire in a closet in 3rd floor apartment, 1st arriving @mcfrs FFs encountered fire coming from 3rd floor, pic.twitter.com/6wJ0lLOq9v — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 12, 2024 Upon arrival, approximately 75 firef…
Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Montgomery County High Rise Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Montgomery County High Rise
Several Displaced By $1.5M Two-Alarm Fire At Montgomery County High Rise No injuries were reported when a two-alarm blaze broke out in a Montgomery County high-rise building that displaced several residents. Upwards of 90 firefighters were called to the 18-story Promenade Towers in the 5200 block of Pooks Hill Road overnight, when a fire broke out inside the residential building. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, the fire started on the sixth floor after it was sparked inside a closet.  Yesterday(9/10) @1120pm, @mcfrs was dispatched to 5225 Pooks Hill Rd(Bethesda) for a high rise building fire. C…
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven
Child Critically Injured In Early Morning Maryland House Fire That Displaced Seven An 8-year-old boy suffered critical injuries and had to be rescued from a Baltimore County house fire that broke out early on Wednesday morning in Dundalk, officials say. Shortly before 3:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, crews were called to the 3000 block of Dunleer Road, where they were met by flames coming from the first floor of the home. Crews are on scene of a dwelling fire in the 3000 blk of Dunleer Rd-Dundalk #21222. Fire showing upon arrival, 1 resident has been rescued. DT0345 *TA Posted by Baltimore County Fire Department on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 During the subsequent search a…
Two Rescued From Roofs Of Restaurants Following Downtown Maryland Building Fire Two Rescued From Roofs Of Restaurants Following Downtown Maryland Building Fire
Two Rescued From Roofs Of Restaurants Following Downtown Maryland Building Fire Two people had to be rescued from the roofs of Frederick County buildings on Tuesday morning when a fire broke out and damaged a pair of restaurants downtown, officials say. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, crews were called to the 100 block of North Market Street, where there was a reported fire with entrapment. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke showing from the River Bar and Grill and Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Grill, both of which have apartments in the back of the building. UPDATE 10:05am | location correction: 129 N Market @ River Bar and Grill, 2 additional b…
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Montgomery County Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Montgomery County
Dozens Displaced By Fast-Moving Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Montgomery County Dozens of residents were displaced by a fast-moving two-alarm Montgomery County fire that broke out early on Saturday morning.  First responders were called to a four-story apartment complex at around  8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 to the 12800 block of Clarksburg Square Road in Clarksburg, after receiving multiple calls with residents screaming in the background. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by smoke billowing through the area with flames showing throughout the building. .@mcfrs was at dispatched 807am and located heavy fire to the rear of a 4 story apt building with ext…
Plans To Sell Popular Maryland Business Go Up In Flames As Community Rallies Around Owner Plans To Sell Popular Maryland Business Go Up In Flames As Community Rallies Around Owner
Plans To Sell Popular Maryland Business Go Up In Flames As Community Rallies Around Owner Support is swelling for a beloved business owner whose Main Street building is temporarily closed after a blaze broke out in Prince George's County. Outback Leather, a staple of the community, was forced to shutter its doors and some tenants had to evacuate their homes when a fire broke out on Monday in Laurel, officials say. The fire was reported at around 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 12, when crews were met by flames showing from the second story of the multi-use building that houses both apartments and the popular leather shop, which specializes in repairs and custom products. Working Fire Di…
Pets Rescued, Treated Following Basement Fire Inside Maryland Home Pets Rescued, Treated Following Basement Fire Inside Maryland Home
Pets Rescued, Treated Following Basement Fire Inside Maryland Home Several pets had to be treated and a person was displaced following a weekend house fire in Prince George's County, officials say. At approximately 6:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, first responders were called to a two-story residence in the 6600 block of Karlson Court in Chillum, where there was "a home with excessive storage conditions and fire in the basement."  Prince George's County Police Crews were able to swiftly get the flames under control, and during a search of the home, they found several pets who were rescued, treated at the scene by fire crews, and returned to their…
Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By Early Morning Two-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By Early Morning Two-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire
Firefighter Hurt, 15 Displaced By Early Morning Two-Alarm Maryland Apartment Fire Residents in a Montgomery County apartment building had to be evacuated early on Thursday morning, and more than a dozen are displaced following a two-alarm Silver Spring fire. A unit under renovation is to blame for the accidental electrical fire that sparked from a malfunctioning fan motor that left six apartments condemned and 15 without a home, according to Montgomery County officials.  The scene of the Thursday morning fire. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Shortly before 6 a.m. on Aug. 8, first responders were called to the Lockwood Apartments on Lockwood Drive, where a resident reporte…
Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Knocking Neighbor Saves Sleeping Woman From Burning Home In Maryland: Fire Marshal A 34-year-old woman got an unexpected wakeup call from her neighbor on Saturday morning when she was stirred by the pounding on her door that alerted her to a fire inside her Harford county home. Shortly before 11:45 a.m, first responders from the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and nearby agencies responded to the 2400 block of Woodlea Drive in Joppa, where there was a reported fire that was reported by a passerby. The fire began on a side porch and quickly spread before a team of 40 firefighters knocked down the flames, though it caused an estimated $150,000 in damage. #jmvfc8 …
Firefighter, Resident Injured During Maryland Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced Firefighter, Resident Injured During Maryland Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced
Firefighter, Resident Injured During Maryland Apartment Fire That Left Dozens Displaced More than a dozen apartments were deemed uninhabitable in Howard County and a firefighter was injured when a blaze broke out early on Saturday morning. At around 5:30 a.m. Howard County Fire and EMS crews were called to the 6000 block of Orchard Club Drive in Elkridge, where there was a reported fire in the area. The fire was placed under control within an hour.  In total, approximately 40 people were displaced, according to officials. While battling the blaze, one firefighter suffered what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. One resident also suffered minor injuries, of…
Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Maryland Family Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Maryland Family
Home Torched By Fatal Fire Housed Four Generations Of Mourning Maryland Family A family is coming to grips days after a fatal Maryland fire claimed the life of a beloved patriarch and left their childhood home with extensive damage. Early in the morning of Friday, July 19, first responders were called to the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Road near Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown, where there was a reported house fire with a person trapped inside. Firefighters were able to rescue an 80-year-old man from a burning bedroom, while several others inside the home were able to escape safely. The man later died from his injuries after being airlifted to MedSTAR i…
'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say 'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say
'Crackling Noise, Glow' On Maryland Porch Alerted Family To Fire, Investigators Say A faulty extension cord is to blame for a Washington County fire that left a family displaced and destroyed a home in Hancock on Sunday afternoon, according to investigators. Four dozen firefighters from the Hancock Volunteer Fire Company responded at around 3 p.m. on July 21, when the occupants of a White Oak Ridge residence reported that a blaze has broken out in their home. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, one occupant inside the home heard a crackling noise, and observed a glow outside the home, which turned out to be the flames that broke out on the front porch. The occupant wa…
Motorized Hospital Bed To Blame For Fatal Montgomery County House Fire, Investigators Say Motorized Hospital Bed To Blame For Fatal Montgomery County House Fire, Investigators Say
Motorized Hospital Bed To Blame For Fatal Montgomery County House Fire, Investigators Say A person who had to be rescued from a burning home on Friday morning in Montgomery County died after a fire broke out inside a bedroom, officials say. First responders were called at around 10:15 a.m. on July 19 to the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Road near Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown, where there was a reported house fire with a person trapped inside. Part 2 of 2 - Aerial video at 11400 Neelsville Church Rd. near Shakespeare Boulevard, Germantown, housefire, report of person trapped. @mcfrsPIO @TheMoCoShow @ModeratelyMoco @CordellTraffic @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac @mc…
Lightning Strike Sparks Fire, Destroys Montgomery County Home Lightning Strike Sparks Fire, Destroys Montgomery County Home
Lightning Strike Sparks Fire, Destroys Montgomery County Home A family was displaced on Thursday when a lightning strike sparked a fire in a Montgomery County that left it unsafe to occupy. During the series of lightning storms that rolled through the area on July 15, a home on Braemar Crescent Drive in Darnestown was struck, causing significant damage. Tw The fire started in the attic area and rapidly spread while temperatures in the area approached 100 degrees with high humidity. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO Crews had to battle both smokey conditions, extreme heat, and the blaze, which left four adults displaced, all of whom were able to get out of the ho…
Fire Blocking Exit Of Home Forces Family To Jump From Deck To Escape In Maryland: Officials Fire Blocking Exit Of Home Forces Family To Jump From Deck To Escape In Maryland: Officials
Fire Blocking Exit Of Home Forces Family To Jump From Deck To Escape In Maryland: Officials Six people were able to make a great escape from an early morning fire in Montgomery County on Monday morning, officials confirmed. Two families found themselves in a perilous position shortly before 1 a.m. on July 8, when a fire broke out inside their Rockville home in the 900 block of North Stonestreet, with the flames blocking their exit.  According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, upon arrival, crews found the fire outside of the home, blocking the exit for a family, forcing them to jump from their deck. Earlier today at 0057am, 56 MCFRS personnel were on the s…
Three Displaced After Car Crash Lands Into Maryland Home Three Displaced After Car Crash Lands Into Maryland Home
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…
Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires Fourth Of July Fireworks Lead To Multiple Maryland Fires
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…
Nine Displaced By Midday Fire In Maryland That Tore Through Family Home Nine Displaced By Midday Fire In Maryland That Tore Through Family Home
Nine Displaced By Midday Fire In Maryland That Tore Through Family Home Six adults and three children were displaced by an afternoon fire In Prince George's County that gutted a Laurel home, officials say. Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1, crews were called to the 7200 block of Carriage Hill Drive, where there was a reported fire in a two-story single-family home. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by flames showing through the roof, though the residents were able to escape safely. Prince George's County Fire/EMS It took crews approximately an hour to get the flames under control, but not before the fire tore through the residence More from Car…
Family Displaced By Early Morning Grill, Propane Fire In Maryland Family Displaced By Early Morning Grill, Propane Fire In Maryland
Family Displaced By Early Morning Grill, Propane Fire In Maryland A family was displaced by a fast-moving electrical fire in Montgomery County on Friday morning, officials say. First responders were called to the 8800 block of Cochran Court, where there was a reported "heavy fire" in the back of a two-story home. Update - Cochrane Ct, single -family house, two adults & two kids were home at time of fire, smoke alarm alerted the family, they got out, no injury, significant damage, 1 family will be displaced pic.twitter.com/uJQFNMSL1Z — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 28, 2024 According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, th…
Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland
Firefighter Injured, Homes Damaged By Fast-Moving Fire In Maryland One firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a three-alarm blaze that damaged several rowhomes in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. Crews were called at around 2:30 a.m. on June 25 to the 3000 block of Hudson Street in Canton, where there was a fast-moving fire that spread to multiple buildings, officials say. Baltimore Fire Department In total, eight homes and four rooftop decks were damaged. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital for treatment and evaluation by paramedics. No other injuries were reported. Shortly b4 3 a.m @BaltimoreFire responded to the 3000 blk o…
Two Families Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire In Maryland Amid Heatwave Two Families Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Townhouse Fire In Maryland Amid Heatwave
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,…
Residents Displaced, Firefighters Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Apartments Residents Displaced, Firefighters Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Apartments
Residents Displaced, Firefighters Injured Battling Two-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Apartments Ten people were displaced by a two-alarm weekend fire that broke out in a Charles County apartment complex. Crews from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department were called shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 to the 6000 block of New Forest Court, where there was a fire showing from a building that included eight apartment units. On Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 1032 Waldorf Company 3 was dispatched second due to the 6000 block of New Forest Court... Posted by Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, June 9, 2024 According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, the blaze was accident…
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…
House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland
House Fire Leaves Eight Displaced In Maryland Eight people are displaced in Carroll County after an early morning fire broke out in their Westminster home, officials say. The American Red Cross has been called in to assist a family following a fast-moving blaze that was reported shortly before 5 a.m. on Green Street on Monday, March 18.  Posted by Carroll Fire News, Maryland on Monday, March 18, 2024 The fire - which was reported by the occupants of the home and neighbors - started on the front porch, investigators said, though the cause remains under investigation. A crew of 45 firefighters from the Westminster Volunteer…
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze 5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze
5 Adults, 2 Children Displaced By Baltimore County Blaze Five adults and two children were displaced by a Baltimore County house fire before dawn on Monday, March 18, officials said. Crews responded to the two-alarm blaze on the 100 block of Pearlwood Ct. in Parkville at 2:40 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from both floors. No injuries were reported as crews doused the blaze, which displaced five adults and two children. Two-alarm dwelling fire displaces five adults & two children. Fire crews responded to the hundred block of Pearlwood Ct. #Parkville at 0240 to find fire coming from both floors of the home. There were no injuries repo…
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire 3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire
3 Adults, 3 Children Displaced After Prince George’s County House Fire Three adults and three children are displaced following a massive house fire in Prince George’s County, officials said. The blaze broke out at a home on the 6200 block of Teaberry Way in Clinton, the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Dept. said. Crews responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Monday, March 11 and found flames coming from both stories of the home: Early video from the house fire, 7:13pm, 6200 blk Teaberry Way, Clinton. 2-story single family home w/fire showing from 1st & 2nd floor upon arrival. No reported injuries. Fire is out. Cause remains under investigation. @PGCountyOEM…
Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze
Residents Displaced In 2-Alarm Baltimore Apartment Blaze Residents were displaced but unharmed when a two-alarm fire broke out at a Baltimore apartment building Wednesday, Feb. 28. The Baltimore County Fire Department quickly doused the heavy flames at a building on the 6700 block of Bonnie Ridge Drive. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately clear. 2-alarm apartment fire displaces residents but leads to no injuries in the 6700 blk of Bonnie Ridge Dr. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire after arriving to heavy fire conditions. DT1346 TF pic.twitter.com/ophmiRoUAa — Baltimore County Fire Department (@Bal…
Homes Condemned, Animals Rescued After Tree Toppled Onto Houses In Southeast DC (PHOTOS) Homes Condemned, Animals Rescued After Tree Toppled Onto Houses In Southeast DC (PHOTOS)
Homes Condemned, Animals Rescued After Tree Toppled Onto Houses In Southeast DC (Photos) Several families in Southeast DC got a scare on Tuesday afternoon when a tree toppled onto three homes, leaving some displaced and first responders tasked with rescuing several animals. According to a DC Fire and EMS Department spokesperson, the tree fell before 3 p.m. on Feb. 13, and three semi-detached houses were deemed condemned by the Department of Buildings. 1100 Branch Ave. SE Semi-detached homes with tree down on top of 3 homes. No injuries. Occupants evacuated. Pepco on scene. pic.twitter.com/5wJq9gL3Hz — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) February 13, 2024 Six adults were displace…
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet
School Community Working To Get Families Displaced By Two-Alarm MD Fire Back On Their Feet Members of a tight-knit community are rallying around the families who were displaced by a fast-moving fire that tore through the back of one Baltimore County home before spreading to two neighboring residences.  A structure fire was reported shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17 in the unit block of Warren Road in Essex, where fire crews were met by visible flames and smoke coming from multiple levels of the home. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets dis…
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials 17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials
17 Displaced By Tricky Two-Alarm Baltimore County Fire That Sent Two To Hospital: Officials Seventeen residents were displaced and two people were injured as a fast-moving fire tore through the back of a Baltimore County home and spread to two others early on Wednesday morning, officials say. Crews responded to investigate reports of a structure fire on the unit block of Warren Road just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 17 and found visible flames coming from the back of the home on multiple levels. The blaze spread to two other homes and displaced a total of 17 residents, as well as eight animals, Baltimore County Police said. Two injured and multiple pets displaced in early morning Ess…
Ten Displaced By 'First Significant Fire In The District For 2024' Ten Displaced By 'First Significant Fire In The District For 2024'
Ten Displaced By 'First Significant Fire In The District For 2024' The New Year got off to a rough start for some in Southeast DC after a fire tore through an apartment and left them out in the cold. A total of 10 people - six children and four adults - were displaced overnight after flames ravaged the top floor of an apartment in the 2600 block of Douglass Road SE. Box Alarm 2600 block Douglas Rd SE. Fire showing 3rd floor of 3 story apartment building. #DCsBravest — DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) January 2, 2024 Two of the children had to be hospitalized for medical needs that were unrelated to the fire, according to officials. No other injuries were…