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Seasonable temps & breezy conditions are expected this afternoon as high pressure sits offshore. Gusts of 20-30 mph are expected with highs in the 50s & low 60s. Lows tonight fall back into the 40s while breezy conditions remain.Warming up even more Mon. & Tue.. #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

In response to 3/26 @mcfrs Mutual Aid…. part of Facebook message from Jefferson County, West Virginia

Saturday, March 28, 2026 (A-Shift), Montgomery Fire & Rescue Service emergency crews responded to: Total 311 Incidents 🚑 244 EMIHS (medical) 🚒 45 Fire 🚨 22 Others @mcfrs Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adapt - Gardez Bien - Guarded Well

Big, small, whatever the task…. @mcfrs is the one to ask…. Still in the mix in ‘26 ⁦Can Notice, Can Relate, Can Adapt @MontgomeryCoMD⁩ ⁦@mcfrs⁩ youtu.be/WxD91-025qo

Expect another breezy day ahead with southwesterly gusts between 20-25 mph. Low relative humidity values combined with ongoing drought & warming temps will lead to the increased risk for the spread of wildfires this afternoon. Dry conditions continue for most through Tuesday.

Late last night - Muddy Branch Rd & Killarney La, collision involved 2 cars, wrong way driver causing head-on. 1 adult transported Pri 2. Other driver initially not transported, but later transported Pri3 from Gaithersburg Police Station.

(~1230a) Takoma Apts, 111 Lee Av, Takoma Park, 4-sty bldg, @mcfrs on scene, fire/smoke on 3rd floor, fire extinguished in bathroom, no injuries

(~12midnite) Muddy Branch Rd & Killarney La, Gaithersburg, collision, involves 2 vehicles, head on, one person trapped, @mcfrs PAT708, PE732, T731, PRS729, A708B, A732, EMS703, BC703 on scene, 1 patient extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult Pri2 trauma, some lanes blocked

Traffic Advisory - Rt355 Frederick Rd Foreman Blvd & Shawnee La, IAO Clarksburg HS, some lanes blocked

10p Frederick Road and Shawnee Lane, Clarksburg, collision, single vehicle overturned, @mcfrs on scenevdriver trapped & extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult Pri2, NLTI, some lanes blocked

A cold spring night ahead as calm winds and clear skies allow temperatures to drop to the 20s to low 30s across the area.

~5p Mutual Aid Frederick Co: 2-Alarm Apartment Fire - Frederick City: @mcfrs PE729 transferred to FS923 (Urbana) & T734 to FS933 (Spring Ridge). NOTE: ~430p Frederick Co units dispatched to Fieldpoint Blvd, 3-sty apt fire

On Wednesday, Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis reported: Potomac River advisory partially lifted. ⚠️ Avoid water near Swainson Island & Lock 8; E. coli levels high. ⚠️ Natural water risks persist. Read full advisory: www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/…

Montgomery County has activated an Extreme Cold Alert from 12:00 AM Sun., 3/29 to Sun., 9:00 AM 3/29. Expect the wind chill below 32 degrees F. Wear layers if you go outside. Take extra precautions outdoors. More info:bit.ly/2JdmQ3C #MdWx

(~315p) 4600 Sangamore Rd. Near Brooks Ln., ICC Bethesda campus, Bethesda, dispatched for report of smoke after hearing an explosion, @mcfrs on scene investigating electrical issue, blown transformer in substation, isolated power outage, no injuries reported

Below normal temps & breezy conditions continue through this afternoon. High temps will push into the mid 40s & low 50s (30s mountains). Lows tonight will fall into the 20s & 30s under clear skies & light winds. Warmer Sunday into early next week.

Rockville, MD - Aerial of the scene of a reported crash Frederick Rd & E Gude Dr. According to @mcfrsPIO “@mcfrs on scene, @mcfrs A703C involved in collision while transporting to hospital, 1 person trapped in other vehicle, has been extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting at least 2 patients, including 1 Pri1 & 1 Pri2, some lanes blocked.” @HHFireProds @ArmisteadIsaac #mcfrs @MoCoFireWire @Lawzfirephotos @command11b @DavidPazos15 @MCFRSNews @mcpnews #mcpd @CordellTraffic

ICYMI @mcfrs wants you to stay safe and know where your closest fire exit & stairs are located in residential high-rise, condos & apartment buildings. Never use an elevator to exit. bit.ly/2AaeUis

♪ Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn...♫ wherever you plan to stay while on spring break: ✅ Choose a place w/ smoke, CO alarms & fire sprinklers ✅Review the escape plan #twowaysout ✅Conduct a quick #family fire drill when you arrive & designate a meeting place #holiday #travel @mcfrs

Frederick Rd & E Gude Dr, collision, @mcfrs on scene, @mcfrs A703C involved in collision while transporting to hospital, 1 person trapped in other vehicle, has been extricated, @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting at least 2 patients, including 1 Pri1 & 1 Pri2, some lanes blocked