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January 19, 2017 | Staff Writer

Firefighters Investigate Building Fire in Takoma Park, Damages Estimated at $350,000

UPDATED Dozens of Montgomery County firefighters responded to a building fire near the intersection of Piney Branch Road and Flower Avenue in Takoma Park early today. The fire was reported at 5 a.m. in the 8600 block of Flower Avenue on Thursday morning. A fire official said there was smoke throughout the two-story building when […]

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May 3, 2016 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Accepting Applicants May 9 through May 23 (VIDEO)

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) will accept applications for Firefighter/Rescuer I from May 9 through May 23. All applications must be submitted online through the MCFRS website here.  Captain Oscar Garcia has more information in this video:   Visit MCFRS website to apply online.

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May 23, 2012 | Staff Writer

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Smell of Natural Gas Leads to Calls for Service

The smell of natural gas sent employees at Montgomery Community Media (MCM) out of their offices this afternoon. Turns out it wasn’t a gas leak and they weren’t the only ones to experience the suspicious odor. ‎”A contractor working for Washington Gas struck a small odorant line at our Rockville Station,” said Ruben Rodriguez, director […]

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