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…
Police Called To Body Recovery From Maryland Pond Police Called To Body Recovery From Maryland Pond
Police Called To Body Recovery From Maryland Pond A body is being recovered after it was found in a Rockville pond, authorities say. Officials responded to a call of a body found in a pond near Southlawn Lane/Red Gate Park in Rockville around 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, according to Montgomery Count Fire and Rescue Service Public Information Officer Pete Piringer. Update - Redgate Park, Rockville, not a rescue, @mcfrs BT740, AT703, BC704, SA700, DC700, EMS703, C717B assisting PD w/ body recovery https://t.co/M7zf4B3NhR — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 8, 2022 The police department assisted first responders when it was determined tha…
Violent Head-On Crash Outside Redland Middle School Seriously Injures, Traps At Least One Violent Head-On Crash Outside Redland Middle School Seriously Injures, Traps At Least One
Violent Head-On Crash Outside Redland Middle School Seriously Injures, Traps At Least One At least one person was seriously injured after a violent crash over the weekend in Montgomery County, authorities say. The victim was trapped inside of a vehicle after the collision that occurred around 10 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9 in the 6500 block of Muncaster Mill Road near Bowie Mill Road, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson. Update - Muncaster Mill Rd, collision, w/ entrapment, 1 person extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult patient Pri1 trauma https://t.co/WL68lp2lfz pic.twitter.com/4GRbn6298G — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 10, 2022 The adult vict…
'Well Involved Fire' Destroys Car Parked In Maryland Mall Parking Garage 'Well Involved Fire' Destroys Car Parked In Maryland Mall Parking Garage
'Well Involved Fire' Destroys Car Parked In Maryland Mall Parking Garage The first day of Fall got off to a rough start for one shopper at the Westfield Wheaton Mall, where there was a large car fire that broke out in the parking garage early on Thursday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the mall at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, when a fire was reported on the ground level of a garage near JCPenney’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer. Upon arrival, Pringer said that firefighters found the vehicle “well involved,” though they were able to swiftly knock down the…
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say. Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department. With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022 "Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…
Gas Leak In Montgomery County Blocks Off Neighborhood After Construction Crews Damage Line Gas Leak In Montgomery County Blocks Off Neighborhood After Construction Crews Damage Line
Gas Leak In Montgomery County Blocks Off Neighborhood After Construction Crews Damage Line A natural gas leak is being tended to after a construction crew struck a gas line in Montgomery County, authorities say. Officials responded to the leak at 3020 Hewitt Avenue after reports that it had been damaged by the crew the morning of Thursday, Sept. 8, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Washington Gas is reportedly on their way to address the situation. Update - IAO 3020 Hewitt Ave, unk size gas main break, Damaged by construction crew, @washingtongas Washington Gas enroute, area in the 29-3200blk Hewitt Av are closed/blocked https://t.co/…
Fire Breaks Out At Rockville High-Rise Building (VIDEO) Fire Breaks Out At Rockville High-Rise Building (VIDEO)
Fire Breaks Out At Rockville High-Rise Building (Video) A fire broke out at a high-rise building in Rockville around 12:45 Thursday, Aug. 25. Firefighters were on scene at 10101 Grosvenor Pl. for the two-alarm blaze. Grosvenor House 2nd Alarm https://t.co/YrLar5IujQ — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 25, 2022 The fire was believed to have started in an electrical room on the ninth or tenth floor, developing reports say.
Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage
Storm Rips Through Baltimore Region Leaving Trail Of Wreckage A storm that ripped through the Baltimore region last night left many areas with severe damage from fires, downed trees, and other hazards, officials report. A downed line in Bethesda sparked several fires down a residential street, as captured on video released by Montgomery County authorities.  York Lane, near Moorland La, in Bethesda, this will dispatch about 630p @mcfrs PE720 on scene @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/UEoAyWDW2G — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 13, 2022 7/12 Storm Damage Olney, MD Overwood Drive near Bettswood Drive, Olney pic.twitter.com/nrSXcjF7P2 — Pete Piringe…
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…
Dashcam Footage Captures Horrific I-270 Crash (VIDEO) Dashcam Footage Captures Horrific I-270 Crash (VIDEO)
Dashcam Footage Captures Horrific I-270 Crash (Video) A driver's dashcam captured a horrific I-270 crash in which a semi-truck being cut off a passenger car, seriously hurting a child over the weekend in Montgomery County. The semi appears to have swerved to avoid hitting a white SUV vehicle when it lost control and overturned in the northbound lanes of the highway in Gaithersburg around 5:15 p.m., Sunday, May 22, according to the footage and MoCo Fire & Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer. My dashcam caught the accident. Looks like the truck swerved to avoid a white suv and lost control. pic.twitter.com/4qHDxTdjH1 — Heather T🇺🇸 (@heatherha…
Montgomery County Teen Nabbed For Setting Multiple Fires, Animal Cruelty: Fire Officials Montgomery County Teen Nabbed For Setting Multiple Fires, Animal Cruelty: Fire Officials
Montgomery County Teen Nabbed For Setting Multiple Fires, Animal Cruelty: Fire Officials A juvenile has been arrested for setting multiple fires and mistreating an animal in Montgomery County, according to authorities.  The teenager is accused of intentionally setting the fires, including trash, brush, and a dumpster fire over several hours around Glenmont Circle on Monday, May 9, Montgomery County PIO Pete Piringer said on Twitter. ARREST (juvenile) (5/9-10) multiple outside fires IAO Glenmont Circle, Charges: aggrevated cruelty to animals (felony); abuse or neglect of an animal (misdemeanor); malicious burning, 2nd degree; burning of a trash container; (3 counts) kindling…
Hit-And-Run Suspect Flees Scene On Foot In Montgomery County: Officials Hit-And-Run Suspect Flees Scene On Foot In Montgomery County: Officials
Hit-And-Run Suspect Flees Scene On Foot In Montgomery County: Officials The driver behind a hit-and-run in Montgomery County allegedly fled the scene of the crash on foot, according to fire officials and unconfirmed reports.  The accident happened at the I-495 Beltway between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue in Bethesda around 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, Montgomery County fire officials said on Twitter.  IL I495 Beltway btwn Connecticut Av & Georgia Av, collision, single vehicle involved w/ rollover & entrapment, 1 patient out of vehicle while another patient believed to have left scene (on foot), @MCFRS_EMIHS evaluating 1 patient, @mcfrs A707,…