Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County police and county Fire and Rescue Services have released this video from the Aug. 10 fire at the Flower Avenue Apartments. The video incluke’s narrated from the first responders as well as body camera footage. In one instance, a mother and father are reunited with their baby. More than 100 firefighters were called […]

El Golfo restaurant located in Silver Spring is hosting a benefit for those affected by the tragic Flower Branch Apartments explosion this Wednesday. The event will feature music performances by Lilo Lea Gonzales and Family, Maureen Andary with special guests The Carpe Diem UkeBeats. The benefit is presented by El Golfo and Carpe Diem Arts […]

Montgomery County police detectives have released the names of two of the youngest victims killed in the Silver Spring explosion and fire. The names of the children positively identified are: Deibi “David” Samir Lainez Morales, 8 Fernando Josue Hernandez Orellana, 3                   The remains of seven people […]

The devastating explosion that claimed at least seven lives continues to cause hardships for dozens of families in Silver Spring. U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and County Executive Ike Leggett toured the site of the August 10 explosion at the Flower Branch Apartments. Leggett told reporters that the management of the complex is working with local agencies […]

Officials from Montgomery County, Maryland and federal agencies heard first hand how residents who lost their homes in Silver Spring explosion are coping. Fifty-three families have been staying at the Long Branch Community Center, the temporary shelter for displaced residents. County Executive Ike Leggett and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin met with some of the now […]

UPDATE 8/17/16 6 a.m. Montgomery County police confirmed that a seventh body was found in the debris of the Flower Branch Apartment building Tuesday, Aug. 16. According to police, investigators have not identified the seven victims. The investigation continues. Update: Apt Fire Death Investigation-A Seventh Victim Located Deceased; Search and Recovery Efforts Continue Tmrw: https://t.co/F2eGFceSFW […]

Nearly two days after the tragic Flower Branch Apartment explosion, Victor Morales and his family are still searching for answers. Morales’ apartment is located near the site of the explosion and was partially damaged by the flames. In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Morales and his eight-year-old son Adrian discuss life after being displaced by the […]