Montgomery Community Media

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 […]

A lightning strike ignited a house fire in the 24700 block of Kings Valley Road in Damascus late Thursday afternoon, according to a county fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said over 65 firefighters responded to the house fire, which began in the attic of the house. According to Piringer, two adults and […]

UPDATED, June 17, 6:30 p.m. – Police have identified the driver of the car and the boy killed in a crash in Gaithersburg Tuesday morning. The driver of the 2003 Toyota Corolla is being identified as Narges Shafeirad, 33. She remains hospitalized in serious condition, police said. The boy who died was her son, 5-year-old Daniel Dana, […]

UPDATED, June 9, 12:15 p.m.- Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesman Pete Piringer says about six families will likely be displaced by the fire at the Chevy Chase Crest condominiums today. Piringer said no one was injured and the fire is out. Original –  Several homes have been evacuated in the 1700 block of East West […]

It’s National Donut Day! At the Krispy Kreme in Fallsgrove, people were lined up in the Rockville shop and at the drive thru to get their free donut today. At Dunkin’ Donuts locations, patrons could get a free donut with the purchase of a beverage. Local police and fire officials were even tweeting about this […]

UPDATED, June 2, 5:30 p.m. –  Firefighters have put out the fire that damaged three townhomes in Gaithersburg. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said one family will be displaced but there are no injuries. Piringer estimated damages in excess of $500,000 combined. Owners of one of the townhomes was expected to move in today. That […]

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 […]

It’s Tuesday and a short week for most. Here’s your daily look at the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 26, in Montgomery County: 1. The Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education meets today. Here’s what’s on the agenda. 2. A fire at a Clarksburg townhome Sunday night displaced two […]

The Glenmont area will soon have a new fire station. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett is scheduled to take part in a groundbreaking ceremony on May 18 at 11 a.m. The new Glenmont Fire Station Number 18 is a result of the a partnership between the county and the Maryland State Highway Administration’s grade-separated interchange […]

UPDATED Five firefighters were injured as they battled an overnight house fire in the Kentlands community of Gaithersburg, according to a Montgomery County fire official. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the two-alarm blaze at 113 Leekes Lot Way began in the chimney and extended to the roof and wood shingles. Piringer said the […]