Officials: Kitchen Fire at Hotel Silver Spring Contained by Sprinklers
County fire officials say sprinklers controlled a kitchen fire at the Hotel Silver Spring on Saturday afternoon.
Suspect Sought in Downtown Silver Spring Homicide; Victim Identified
Detectives from the county’s Major Crimes Division are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday evening in the 1300 block of Fenwick Lane in downtown Silver Spring.
Fire Officials: Motorized Wheelchair Malfunction Likely Cause of Fire at Alexander House Apartments
A fire at an apartment in downtown Silver Spring early Friday morning may have been caused by a motorized wheelchair malfunction, according to fire officials.
Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery of CVS Pharmacy in Downtown Silver Spring
A CVS Pharmacy store manager was stabbed in an armed robbery that occurred Saturday evening in downtown Silver Spring, according to Montgomery County Police.
Lack of Working Sprinklers, Smoke Alarms Were Factors in Fire at Arrive Silver Spring Apartment Complex
Several factors contributed to the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartments, including the absence of working sprinklers and smoke alarms, according to a newly-released report from the county’s Fire and Rescue Service.
Three-Year-Old Boy Falls From Second-Floor Window in Takoma Park
A three-year-old boy fell from a second-floor apartment window in Takoma Park Wednesday afternoon, according to police.
Fire at Aspen Hill Home Likely Caused by Dishwasher
A hardwired dishwasher likely caused a fire at a home in Aspen Hill on Saturday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Tree Crashes Through Roof of Takoma Park Home; Dog Rescued
A dog was rescued safely from a Takoma Park home Wednesday after a tree fell onto the roof and crashed into it.
New Bill Would Require Fire Extinguishers in All High-Rise Buildings Without Sprinklers
A new bill introduced in the Maryland House of Delegates would require fire extinguishers in high-rise buildings without sprinkler systems installed.