fires

October 8, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Police, Fire Rescue Service Investigate Multiple Fires and Commercial Burglary

Gaithersburg Police (GPD) and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) are investigating five fires and a commercial burglary that occurred around 1-2 a.m. Thursday morning, GPD said in a release. The “suspicious situations” happened in the Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village areas, police said. GPD asks anyone with information to call the Investigative Section at […]

Read more

June 12, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Busy Night for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue

It was a busy night for Montgomery County fire and rescue units who responded to dozens of calls following the strong storms that swept through our area on June 11. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said firefighters believe at least three house fires were started by lightning. Piringer said one of the fires ignited […]

Read more

November 27, 2013 | Staff Writer

Keep Your Family Safe This Thanksgiving (Video)

More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than on any other day of the year. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, Montgomery County Fire Chief Steven Lohr is urging residents to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday and to keep safety at the top of everyone’s “to do” list this holiday season. “Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a rookie […]

Read more

Engage us on Facebook

Follow us on Twitter