Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett along with federal, county and public safety officials, held a news conference at the Long Branch Community Center with the latest information the Flower Branch Apartment complex explosion on Friday afternoon. Police believe that there are a number of people are still within the remains of the collapsed building. Two […]

Two families have been displaced after an apartment fire in Bethesda. It happened around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that multiple 911 calls were received reporting an apartment fire on the 4300 block of Sangamore Road. Piringer said that firefighters reported […]

An apartment fire has displaced about a dozen Damascus families from their homes, according to a county fire official. It happened in the 26000 block of Brigadier Place on Friday evening. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said flames were showing when firefighters arrived at the scene. Piringer said the blaze originated in a third […]

Four families have been displaced by a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex today on Congressional Lane in Rockville, according to a Montgomery County fire official, who said a firefighter was also injured battling the blaze. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the firefighter’s injury is not life threatening. Piringer said two children […]

Montgomery County firefighters battled an early morning blaze at a four-story apartment building at 410 Girard Street on March 28. Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire occurred near a balcony at the Villa Ridge condominium building in Olde Towne Gaithersburg. Piringer described the fire department’s efforts to battle the blaze as […]

The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 41st annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony on March 13. Over 1,200 business, government and public safety leaders attended this event to thank the brave men and women who protect our community everyday. “Today we honor the great acts of courage, service, selflessness and kindness that truly exemplify […]

A residential apartment fire at 1220 East West Highway was contained by a sprinkler system on Dec. 29 in Silver Spring. That’s the word from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer who said the fire in a 7th floor apartment of the 16-story building caused an estimated $5,000 in damage. No one […]

Montgomery County firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire in Aspen Hill on Whispering Pines Court, according to a tweet from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Piringer reported that the fire has spread to all floors and the building has been evacuated. No injuries have been reported. U/D Peppertree Farm Apts, […]

Montgomery County firefighters rescued 17 people in Burtonsville at a three-alarm fire on July 13 that caused over $1.5 million damage. Over 100 firefighters participated in the dramatic rescue. Take a look.