Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED, Nov. 14,  9:15 p.m. – A juvenile is charged with arson in the Friday fire at Forest Oak Middle School in Gaithersburg. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer, the fire was intentionally set in the second floor boys’ bathroom and caused $10,000 damage to the school. Three students were transported […]

Montgomery County firefighters evacuated the Forum condominium building, a 17-story residential building, at 11801 Rockville Pike, shortly after 7 a.m. on June 3 because of high carbon monoxide levels on several floors. Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer said hazardous materials crews have identified a malfunctioning water heater as the source of the carbon monoxide. He said […]

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters responded to a building fire after noon on Dec. 28 at the Crisp and Juicy inside Wheaton Plaza. As they arrived on scene, firefighters reported a large volume of smoke from the roof and requested additional units including a second alarm. The Westfield-Wheaton Plaza mall, 11160 Veirs Mill Road, was evacuated […]

UPDATED Montgomery County Fire Rescue units have transported 14 people to the hospital from an apartment complex at 5000 Battery Lane after reports of what may be carbon monoxide exposure. According to Assistant Chief Scott Graham, 14 residents have been transported and six are in serious condition. Firefighters evacuated approximately 150 people from the building […]