MCFRS Significant Fire & EMS Incidents From May 2 through May 8

Battalion 1 Incidents

No critical incidents

Battalion 2 Incidents

• Injury in the 9600 block of Forest Drive. Units found a 19year old female w/ severe eye trauma. Patient was flown to hospital in Baltimore via Eagle 2.

• Injury from a Fall in the 5500 block of Ridgefield Rd - Adult male was transported to a local area hospital.

Battalion 3 Incidents

• Motor Vehicle Crash at Middlebrook Rd / Germantown Road – Fire Units arrived on scene to find a loaded dump truck lateral impact into a small sedan - 1 patient was pinned and trapped. One patient was a trauma code and transported to a local area hospital. Remaining two patient’s transported to another local area hospital with serious injuries.

• Pedestrian Struck at Crabbs Branch & Monona - 11 year old was struck by a vehicle. Patient transported to regional hospital.

• Motor Vehicle Crash at Rt 118 & Seneca Meadows - 4 patients involved. All 4 transported with minor to moderate injuries to local hospitals.

• Motor Vehicle Crash at Great Seneca Hwy & Richter Farm Rd – Fire Units arrived to find a crash involving a motorcycle. Patient transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Battalion 4 Incidents

• Natural Gas Explosion in the 11200 block of Ashley Drive. Fire Units arrived on scene to find a house completely destroyed. Two seriously injured adults taken to a local area hospital. Second Alarm was called for and dispatched. Total Loss well over $700K.

• House Fire in the 11100 block of Dewey Rd – Fire Units arrived on scene and found a fire that was already out in the basement. One person was burned and transported to burn center.

Battalion 5 Incidents

• Town House Fire in the 100 block of Misty Dale Way – Fire Units arrived on scene and found a small fire in the attic resulting from defective roof fan. Total loss of $20K.

• Hazardous Materials Incident in the 20300 block of Seneca Meadows Pkwy – Hazmat Unit called for small sulfuric acid spill. Hazmat Unit evaluated and mitigated with no injuries.

• Bus Crash at Stringtown/Frederick Roads – Fire Units found a MCPS bus involved in the crash. 12 patients with minor injuries were treated and transported to a local hospital.

• House Fire in the 24700 block of Etchison Dr – Fire Units arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from front door of home. Fire in the dryer and it was already out.

Rockville Home Destroyed by Gas Explosion

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 4, 2011

Rockville - - Just before 3 a.m. today, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue was called to the 11200 block of Ashley Drive in Rockville for a report of a house explosion. Units arrived on the scene and found a single family rancher style home that was completely destroyed. Two adult occupants, one male and one female, were located at the rear of the residence under debris and were treated and transported to a local burn center. The adult male remains in serious condition and the female remains in serious condition with life threatening injuries.

Montgomery County Fire and Explosive Investigators report the explosion was caused by an improperly installed natural gas dryer. The explosion caused an estimated $750,000 damage to the structure and two adjacent homes. Debris from the home was distributed in a wide area surrounding the home.

Seventy-five fire and rescue personnel were on the scene for approximately 1 ½ hours. Investigators remained on the scene for an additional eight hours. Washington Gas and Pepco representatives were on the scene to assist with the incident and investigation.

Gas appliances should be installed by a licensed professional.

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Public’s Help Needed In Potomac Explosion Investigation

Below is our update from late yesterday afternoon regarding the explosive device that had detonated in front of a home in Potomac.

As you scroll down, please take a look at a photo of a necklace found on the scene. Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is urged to call the Montgomery County Fire and Explosives Tip Line at 240-777-2263. Callers can remain anonymous and the tip line is available 24-hours a day.

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