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Julius West Middle School Evacuated (DEVELOPING) Julius West Middle School Evacuated (DEVELOPING)
Julius West Middle School Evacuated (Developing) An elementary school in Montgomery County was evacuated on Monday morning and students are heading home early, officials say. Crews were called to Julius West Middle School on Great Falls Road in Rockville shortly before noon on Monday, where there were reports of elevated CO levels. Google Maps street view It is believed the issue was a leak in the boiler room. Students and staff were evacuated while first responders ventilated the building and officials organized the early dismissal. Update - Julius West middle school, Great Falls Rd., building evacuated, early dismissal, @mcfrs on…
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…
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Forecasters are cautioning that oppressive heat may be headed to the DMV region with temperatures possibly approaching 100 degrees in the area. The National Weather Service announced that an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Saturday, June 20 with possible heat index values touching 105 to 110 degrees in certain parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. National Weather Service It will be in effect from noon through 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Residents have been advised to:  Stay in air conditioning and out of the sun, if possible; Check on friends, family, neighbors, and…
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…
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 …
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…
Family Displaced After Tree Falls On 2-Story Maryland Home Family Displaced After Tree Falls On 2-Story Maryland Home
Family Displaced After Tree Falls On 2-Story Maryland Home A Maryland family awoke to a tree crashing through the middle of their two-story home before dawn on Friday, March 1. The tree fell on a home on the 2900 block of Collins Avenue in Wheaton around 4:45 a.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The large, “old growth” tree was in the back of the home and fell through the middle of the structure, knocking out power to several nearby houses and causing a small gas leak, Piringer said. The two adults and two pets escaped the home unharmed. They are receiving assistance from the Red Cross. Parts of Colli…
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center
Chlorine Leak Evacuates Montgomery County Fitness Center Guests at a fitness center in Montgomery County had to evacuate due to a chlorine leak early on Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. The leak was confined to a small area in the basement of One Life Fitness at 4400 Montgomery Ave. in Bethesda, Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. HazMat crews entered the building to assess damages as guests evacuated. Two patients were transported for evaluation, Piringer added. Update: - 4400 Montgomery Av - One Life Fitness...Chlorine leak isolated to a small area in the basement. Hazmat has made entry to assess & contain issue. 2 patie…
5 Displaced After Home Struck By Lightning In Montgomery County (PHOTOS) 5 Displaced After Home Struck By Lightning In Montgomery County (PHOTOS)
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. Scroll down to view additional photos. 21,600 Gentry Ln. near Cross Meadow Ln., Brookville, 2-sty house, house …
Montgomery County Restaurant Temporarily Shut Down Following Kitchen Fire (PHOTOS) Montgomery County Restaurant Temporarily Shut Down Following Kitchen Fire (PHOTOS)
Montgomery County Restaurant Temporarily Shut Down Following Kitchen Fire (Photos) A Montgomery County restaurant has been temporarily closed due to a kitchen fire on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 13, authorities said. The blaze broke out at Olney Grille on Laytonsville Road near Georgia Avenue around 12:25 p.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. It involved the grill area and ductwork on the first floor, Piringer added. The building was evacuated as crews ensured that the fire hadn’t spread to the second-floor offices, though light smoke was observed. The restaurant is temporarily closed for repairs, Piringer said. It isn't clear ho…
6 Evacuated After Car Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (PHOTOS) 6 Evacuated After Car Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (PHOTOS)
6 Evacuated After Car Slams Into Maryland Apartment Building (Photos) Six people were evacuated from two Montgomery County apartments after a vehicle slammed into the building on Tuesday morning, Feb. 13, authorities said. The crash occurred on King James Way in Gaithersburg around 7:25 a.m., Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson Pete Piringer said. The Technical Rescue Team stabilized the structure as six people were evacuated from apartments above the area where the car struck, Piringer said. The storage and laundry areas of the building were damaged, but no injuries were reported. Scroll down to view additional photos from the scene. …
Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland
Wegmans Tractor-Trailer Fire Leads To Temporary Lane Closures In Maryland The shelves at a Maryland Wegmans location may be a bit bare after a tractor-trailer carrying a delivery was destroyed by an early morning fire in Montgomery County. At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, first responders were called to a vehicle fire on Observation Drive near Ridge Road, where a truck heading to the grocery giant went up in flames. ICYMI - ~515a @mcfrs dispatched for vehicle fire on Observation Dr near Rt 27 (Ridge Rd), fire involved fully loaded tractor trailer headed to nearby Wegmans Market, total loss, no injuries, cleanup continuing likely to afternoon, po…
Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police
Two Police Cruisers Struck Within Minutes By Drivers In Maryland: Police New details have been released by the Montgomery County Department of Police Department after two cruisers were struck overnight while officers were responding to separate calls. At around 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 18, an officer from the 2nd District responded to assist with a shooting call in the 3rd District in Gaithersburg when he was rear-ended by a driver at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Grace Church Road, officials said. The driver attempted to flee, but the woman was later found in the area of Montgomery Village Avenue and arrested for allegedly driving under the influence. Accor…
Montgomery County Police Cruiser Damaged In Crash That Left Car Overturned Montgomery County Police Cruiser Damaged In Crash That Left Car Overturned
Montgomery County Police Cruiser Damaged In Crash That Left Car Overturned Two people were hospitalized and a police cruiser was totaled in a Montgomery County crash that left one vehicle on its side.  First responders were called to the southbound lanes of Route 29 near Dustin Road overnight where there was a crash involving a police cruiser and car that overturned in Burtonsville, officials say. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO One person had to be extricated from the vehicle and two were taken to the hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The crash led to t…
Montgomery County High-Rise Evacuated, 'Condemned' For Electrical Issue Montgomery County High-Rise Evacuated, 'Condemned' For Electrical Issue
Montgomery County High-Rise Evacuated, 'Condemned' For Electrical Issue A Montgomery County apartment building was evacuated and condemned due to an electrical issue that led to several floors of the high rise filling with smoke, displacing hundreds. First responders were called to the 15-story Westwood Towers building on Westbard Road in Bethesda on Sunday afternoon to investigate reports of smoke that were the result of an electrical problem that will require "extensive repairs" according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer. The Westwood Towers building was evacuated and "condemned" due to the electrical issue. Twi…
Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey
Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey A small earthquake was reported in Maryland early on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, officials confirmed. The 2.3-magnitude quake struck about 3 km west of Rockville around 12:50 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. An interactive map shows the quake's epicenter between Lakewood Country Club and Lakewood Elementary School, and could be felt throughout the region. It traveled 47.2 km in just .48 seconds with a depth of 15.3 km. While the quake was reportedly felt by more than 1,600 people, no injuries or damages occurred, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson …
Batteries To Blame For Maryland Fire That Caused $1M In Damage: Officials Batteries To Blame For Maryland Fire That Caused $1M In Damage: Officials
Batteries To Blame For Maryland Fire That Caused $1M In Damage: Officials Lithium batteries are to blame for a Montgomery County fire that broke out in an area basement and caused upwards of a million dollars in damage, officials say. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services personnel were called to the 167000 block of Alexander Drive in Sandy Spring on Thursday, when a fast moving fire broke out.  The scene of the fire in Montgomery County. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO It is believed that the fire started in a garage as handheld tools were being charged by the homeowner and then spread toward the attic of the home. ICYMI Cause of Sandy Spring house fire,…
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Expected To Displace Several Families In Maryland Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Expected To Displace Several Families In Maryland
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 …
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…
Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland
Overturned Trash Truck Temporarily Ties Up Traffic On I-495 In Maryland Three people were hospitalized and a road and a busy ramp had to be shut down to holiday travelers after a trash truck overturned and spilled fuel in Montgomery County. First responders were called to a stretch of I-495 between Connecticut Avenue and Georgia Avenue early in the afternoon on Wednesday where there was a reported crash involving an overturned truck, leading to some lane and ramp closures. According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson, a trash truck overturned and began spilling fuel, sending three people to the hospital with what were described as non…
MAYDAY: Fire Collapses Mormon Church In Maryland MAYDAY: Fire Collapses Mormon Church In Maryland
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…
Truck Destroyed By Engine Fire Outside Maryland Community Center (PHOTOS) Truck Destroyed By Engine Fire Outside Maryland Community Center (PHOTOS)
Truck Destroyed By Engine Fire Outside Maryland Community Center (Photos) An investigation has been launched after flames tore through a truck that was parked outside a Montgomery County community center on Monday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the Crown Park Community Center on Crown Park Avenue, where a truck that had recently been towed to the lot went up in flames, according to officials.  Crown Park Avenue near Decloverly Drive, IAO Crown Farm community center, vehicle fire — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 9, 2023 The fire sparked in the engine compartment, investigators determined, and it left the front-end destroyed with damage to the interio…
Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (PHOTOS) Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (PHOTOS)
Series Of 'Suspicious Fires' Under Investigation In Maryland (Photos) A series of suspicious fires are under investigation and an arsonist is reportedly in custody as officials in Montgomery County continue to investigate, officials say.  The long night began around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, when first responders were called to the Holbrook Center in Gaithersburg following a report of two-alarm fires, prompting a heavy presence from the fire department. Update - Holbrook Center, 400blk S Frederick Av; @mcfrs Fire Explosive Investigators indicate the several fires (at 3 separate fires) are suspicious in nature, damage is significant (included 2 differen…
Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DMV, PA
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…
Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County
Fireworks Explosion Leaves Two With Traumatic Injuries In Montgomery County The Fourth of July came early for a family in Montgomery County when fireworks caused a costly mishap that left at least two people with traumatic injuries. On Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to the Seneca Estates neighborhood, where there was a reported explosion in the 14200 block of Cervantes Avenue near Seneca Road. Upon arrival, they found a blown out garage and cars in a driveway that suffered extensive damage from the blast.  Officials say that the explosion was the result of a resident misusing or modifying fireworks, leading to t…
Code Purple: DC Region Records Unprecedented Air Quality Level Code Purple: DC Region Records Unprecedented Air Quality Level
Code Purple: DC Region Records Unprecedented Air Quality Level The entire DC region is being advised by officials to stay indoors on Thursday due to the poor air quality stemming from the Canadian wildfires. On Thursday, June 8, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) issued a “Code Purple” air quality alert for Washington, DC. Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing unhealthy air quality in the Washington, DC area and the northeast US. This problem is likely to continue or worsen through Friday.We urge residents and visitors to follow precautions related to the “Code Purple” air …
Three Injured In I-495 Beltway Crash In MD That Tied Up Traffic For Miles (DEVELOPING) Three Injured In I-495 Beltway Crash In MD That Tied Up Traffic For Miles (DEVELOPING)
Three Injured In I-495 Beltway Crash In MD That Tied Up Traffic For Miles (Developing) Traffic was tied up on I-495 on Monday afternoon after a violent rollover crash led to multiple lane closures in Montgomery County. A rollover crash was reported at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8 on the Beltway near Exit 39 (River Road/MD 190), leading to all lanes being closed on the Inner Loop and the left two lanes of the Outer Loop. The crash was reported on Monday afternoon. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO While police were investigating the initial crash, a second collision was reported in the Outer Loop of I-495, leading to a additional delays. Update - secondary collision (in …
Body Found In Lake Churchill May Be Linked To Easter Sunday Disappearance Body Found In Lake Churchill May Be Linked To Easter Sunday Disappearance
Body Found In Lake Churchill May Be Linked To Easter Sunday Disappearance A body has been recovered from a Germantown lake, authorities say. A body was pulled from the lake on Tuesday, April 18 after an initial report of someone in the water at Lake Churchill earlier in the day, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. Rescue crews arrived to the scene and canvassed the area on land as well as by boat, searching for the person. Update (4/18) @MontgomeryCoMD Lake Churchill, Germantown, @mcfrs boat crews have recovered a body, MCPD on scene NOTE: @mcfrs responded on Easter Sunday (4/9) to the general area, but after a exhaustive search OTD did not locat…
Body Recovered From Same MD Lake Searched On Easter Sunday: Officials (DEVELOPING) Body Recovered From Same MD Lake Searched On Easter Sunday: Officials (DEVELOPING)
Body Recovered From Same MD Lake Searched On Easter Sunday: Officials (Developing) A body was recovered from the same Montgomery County lake on Tuesday morning that was searched on Easter Sunday and the cases could be related, officials say. On Tuesday, April 18, members of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service were called to Lake Churchill in Germantown, where boat crews recovered a body according to a spokesperson for the agency. The search at Lake ChurchillTwitter/@mcfrsPIO Officials noted that the department also responded to the same lake on Sunday, April 9, to the general area, but a search that day did not lead to the discovery of a body or anything su…
Car Drives Into Bethesda House, Two Sustain Traumatic Injuries Car Drives Into Bethesda House, Two Sustain Traumatic Injuries
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 Family With Children Displaced After Montgomery County Attic Fire
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) …