Melbourne Ave. Electrical Fire Causes $25k Damage
A fire that broke out early Saturday morning in the 100 block of Melbourne Ave. likely started in the attic, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Fire at Central Apartment Building Displaces 26 Residents
Several apartments in the Central apartment building in downtown Silver Spring were damaged by a kitchen fire Friday afternoon, resulting in 26 people being displaced, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Crane Operator Injured in 30-Foot Fall at Silver Place
A crane operator and another construction worker were injured Monday afternoon at the site of Silver Place in downtown Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Fire at Twin Towers Apartments Caused by Electric Scooter
An electric scooter ignited a fire at the Twin Towers apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring on Friday afternoon, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
UPDATED: Blaze at Fire Station 1 Restaurant Likely Started in Kitchen Ductwork
A fire at the Fire Station 1 Restaurant & Bar yesterday afternoon likely started in the kitchen ductwork, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Silver Spring Ave. Fire Likely Caused by Vacuum
An overnight fire in the 700 block of Silver Spring Ave. was likely caused by a vacuum cleaner that was close to a mattress, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Officials: Amazon Alexa Alerted Family of House Fire
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials say an Amazon Alexa device alerted a family to smoke inside their home during a fire early Monday morning.
Longtime Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Chief Dies
Longtime Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department chief James “Jimmy” Jarboe (retired) has died, the department announced Sunday.
MHP Raises $583k for Friendly Garden Apartments Explosion Victims
Silver Spring nonprofit Montgomery Housing Partnership has raised roughly $583,000 for the victims of the March 3 explosion and fire at the Friendly Garden Apartments on Lyttonsville Road, according to a report from Bethesda Beat.