damascus fire

June 15, 2021 | Deirdre Byrne

Damascus House Fire Causes $800,000 in Damages, Displaces Family

A house in Damascus caught fire on Monday evening after it was likely struck by lightning, causing about $800,000 in damages to the home and neighboring homes. According to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, the family that lives in the home—cosisting of two adults and three children—have been displaced but […]

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April 28, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Top 10 Stories from April 21-April 27

The MyMCMedia Top 10 list had a rare week with five education-related stories, ranging from a celebrity surprise donation for a local school’s fund drive to “financial irregularities” found on the Montgomery County Council of PTAs ledger. The remaining five were all public safety stories, including a fire and crime summaries from Gaithersburg and Rockville. […]

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July 7, 2015 | Krista Brick

Fundraiser Started for Damascus Fire Victim

A wooden stool, passed down in the family two generations is all Barbara Ortiz and her 13-year-old son Phillip could salvage after a fire destroyed their rented condo in Damascus last month. But the community here is trying to get this mother and son back on their feet. “My 13-year-old is worried about his mother being ok. That is […]

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July 1, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Damascus House Fire

A family of six is displaced after an early morning house fire at 24421 Ridge Road in Damascus today. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire began in the garage and spread to the house. According to Piringer, two firefighters were injured during the response. Piringer said damage is estimated at $150,000 and […]

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