Montgomery Community Media

UPDATED Montgomery County firefighters battled a house fire in the 14000 block of Plainfield Lane in Darnestown on Wednesday night. According to Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the chimney and extended into the walls and floors. Firefighters said there was smoke showing when they pulled up to the house. Because this is […]

Heavy rains may lead to flash flooding today, and several Montgomery County roads are known for flooding. Montgomery County firefighters are asking residents to be alert, and they have provided some information about what to do, and what to know, when local roads are flooding: If a flash flood warning is issued, act immediately. Don’t […]

UPDATED The driver of a tractor trailer was killed in a collision on the Beltway that occurred on westbound Interstate 495 east of Connecticut Avenue on Friday morning. The overturned truck closed both the inner loop and the outer loop lanes of the Beltway for some time during the morning rush hour. Fire and Rescue […]

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating a coop fire in Potomac that killed 25 chickens last night. It happened at 11:45 p.m. in the 11000 block of Woodthrush Lane off Glen Road. A nearby vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, was also damaged in the blaze, according to a county fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer […]

Over 75 firefighters responded to a barn building fire at the Woodmont Country Club overnight in Rockville. It happened in the 1200 block of Rockville Pike last night around 11 p.m., according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the barn fire is contained and under control. The roof […]

Montgomery County police officers are investigating a serious collision involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday night in Damascus. Police said officers and paramedics responded to the collision occurred around 6:35 p.m. on Feb. 9 in the area of Ridge Road and Hoffman Drive. According to police, the preliminary investigation indicates that a State Highway work […]

An unattended candle sparked a house fire in Takoma Park on Monday night, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the blaze, which originated in the living room, caused $75,000 in damages at 1108 Kingwood Drive. According to Piringer, there were no working smoke alarms in the house […]

A pedestrian was struck by a snow plow while walking along Georgia Avenue at Janet Road on Monday night in Silver Spring, according to a Montgomery County official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said an adult male was transported to the hospital as a priority two patient. Piringer said the man’s injuries are not […]

UPDATED Several horses were rescued after a partial roof collapse at a barn on Sugarland Road in Poolesville, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the incident happened in the 15000 block of Sugarland Road shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday. According to Piringer, 12 horses were involved […]

Montgomery County firefighters responded to a partial roof collapse at the Potomac Oaks Condominiums in Gaithersburg on Saturday morning. It happened at 766 Quince Orchard Boulevard at the condominium building’s boiler and utility room. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said there were no injuries but over 200 residents were left without any heat. MoCo […]