3 years agoA firefighter watches smoke rise from a vacant house in the 1100 block of Riggs Avenue. Firefighters were sent to extinguish the fire around 1:20 a.m. have been understaffed over the past few days and battling blazes in parts of town where their resources are slim
3 years agoThe 9400 block of Piscataway Road is closed in both directions between Temple Hills Road and Dixon Drive. Please follow police directions and drive safely
3 years ago 2021 Busiest Fire/Rescue Station(s) @MontgomeryCoMD collective unit responses: Gaithersburg-Washington Grove FS708 (16,220); Aspen Hill FS725 (13,606); Rockville FS703 (12,149); Travilah FS732 (10,105); Burtonsville FS715 (10,062)
3 years ago 19500blk Muncaster Rd. near artesian Drive, Derwood, collision, vehicle struck utility pole, utility pole damaged/sheared, some lanes are blocked, PD on scene
3 years ago Bethesda Metro Station, 7460 Wisconsin Ave., smoke in the station at the platform
3 years ago 2021 @MontgomeryCoMD Annual @mcfrs Statistics - Total Incidents - 122,285; Fire - 16,548; EMIHS - 91,931; Service Call - 8,118; Other - 482; Out of County/ Mutual Aid - 5,237; NOTE: 6 residential fire fatalities
3 years ago Mutual Aid PGCo - 3400 Newton St., Mount Rainier, house fire, @mcfrs T716 assisting, @mcfrs PE712 fill-in PG FS844 (Chillum)
3 years ago Bowie Police are investigating what they're calling a road rage shooting that took place on New Year's Day morning in the 1500 block of Excelsior Drive
3 years ago - 9900 Georgia Ave., no fire or smoke evident, crews on scene investigating
3 years ago Americana Finnmark Condos, 9900 Georgia Ave. near Forest Glen Rd., fire reported in building
3 years ago - Traffic Advisory - OL I495 beltway between Colesville Rd. and Georgia Avenue, collision, all lanes blocked, fire engine struck (no injuries), otherwise 3 patients, incl 1 original collision, refused (no transport) @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 others (striking vehicle), NLT
3 years ago Traffic Advisory - OL Beltway, collision near Georgia Avenue, all lanes blocked, beltway redirect it near Colesville Road, @MDSHA, fire engine on scene of previous collision, struck by passing motorist, all lanes blocked
3 years ago The Baltimore City Police Department released details on the first and second homicides of the new year
3 years ago Inclement Weather - Drive for the Conditions, which can be hazardous.. wet & slick roads, poor visibility, street flooding & in some cases wet leaves:turn on headlights & slow down - PLEASE, SLOW DOWN or @mcfrs will be responding collisions
3 years ago An investigation is underway into a deadly police involved shooting that took place December 29 in Silver Spring
3 years ago ATTEMPTED ARMED CARJACKING W/NON CONTACT SHOOTING: 6800 Bl. of El Paso St. Landover, M.D. PGPD on scene investigating an attempted armed carjacking with shots also being fired towards the vehicle owner. No injuries are reported
3 years ago Fire 300 blk E 25th St 21218 Barclay @avalon1958 BMORESBravest sent to investigate smoke in the area, found fire showing from a 3 story row home. A first alarm was requested. E 25th St is shut down
3 years ago Officers are on the scene of a homicide in the 6000 block of Plata Street in Clinton
3 years agoSHOOTING: 6000 Bl. of Plata St. Clinton, M.D. PGPD on scene investigating a shooting with one individual with critical gunshot wound injuries
3 years ago The 9300 block of Good Luck Road is closed in both directions. Please follow police directions and drive safely
3 years ago Officers are on the scene of a fatal collision in the 9300 block of Good Luck Road in Lanham
3 years ago Firefighters have had to battle fires at several vacant houses in the Sandtown-Winchester/Harlem Park/Upton area within the past six weeks. The houses often serve as temporary shelters for drug addicts who feed the local economy while wrestling with their inner demons
3 years ago House on fire near the West/Central border
3 years ago Police believe the man was on Clifton Avenue when he was struck by gunfire
3 years ago HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Montgomery County Government will observe schedule changes New Year's Eve, Friday, Dec. 31, & New Year's Day, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Learn more NOTE: @mcfrs @mcvfra Fire/Rescue Stations will be staffed with career FFs & volunteers
3 years ago NON CONTACT SHOOTING: 5300 Bl. of 85th Ave. New Carrollton, M.D. New Carrollton PD on scene investigating a shooting with no injuries found so far
3 years ago HOLIDAY SCHEDULE - Montgomery County Government will observe schedule changes New Year's Eve, Friday, Dec. 31, & New Year's Day, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Learn more NOTE: @mcfrs @mcvfra Fire/Rescue Station will be staffed with career FFs & volunteers
3 years ago 12/30 Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, Fire & Explosive Investigators, ARRESTED & CHARGED 44 y/o Silver Spring, MD man for involvement in several Silver Spring area arsons spanning from Dec 27 thru Dec 28, 2021, incl 12/28 Sunoco Station - @mcfrs Media Hotline 240-777-2442
3 years agoWindows blown out at nearby buildings and shattered glass on the sidewalks from the impact of the powerful coal dust explosion
3 years ago damage to the silo in bottle left of the structure. The conveyer belt is charred. Crews remain on scene
