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December 27, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Arson Investigation in Rockville

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating an arson in Rockville. Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports the small fire in the 1200 block of Edmonston Drive occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Dec. 26. Piringer said a smoke alarm alerted a resident. He said damage was estimated at $1,000. Anyone with information about this fire […]

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October 21, 2014 | Krista Brick

Fire Destroys Kensington Playground (PHOTOS)

Someone set fire to a playground in Kensington Monday night and fire officials are searching for the person responsible. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer tweeted Monday night about 11 p.m. that a playground in the 3500 block of Plyers Mills Road in Kensington was on fire. Tuesday, he said via Twitter that […]

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August 6, 2014 | Staff Writer

Arson Investigation in Germantown

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating a vehicle fire in Germantown that occurred overnight at Mateny Road and Owls Nest Road. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said on his Twitter account that there was minimal damage and no one was injured. According to Piringer, firefighters believe someone tried to set several other vehicles in the […]

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December 6, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Juveniles Charged with Arson in Rockville

Fire and Explosive Investigators from the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service have arrested four juveniles in connection with setting a fire that destroyed a playground located at the Rockville Civic Center on November 21. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched shortly after 8 p.m. to the 600 block of Edmonston Drive for […]

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June 29, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Fire Investigators Need Your Help

Montgomery County fire investigators are asking for assistance in identifying the person responsible for an arson fire at the Ebony Unisex Barber Shop at 936 Bonifant Street in Silver Spring, Maryland. Fire & Rescue units responded to the Ebony Unisex Barber shop at approximately 2:35 a.m. on June 28 and found fire coming from the […]

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