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Montgomery Co. fire engine driven into floodwaters is 2nd new vehicle disabled in less than 2 months
Montgomery Co. fire engine driven into floodwaters is 2nd new vehicle disabled in less than 2 months
Bethesda Today
July 28, 2025, 3:16 PM
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{snip video: Heavy rains led to flooding across the DC region}
A Montgomery County fire engine that was damaged after becoming stranded in flash floodwaters in Silver Spring during Saturday’s thunderstorms is the second new county fire vehicle to be taken out of commission after an incident this year, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials.
MCFRS Assistant Chief Dan Ogren told Bethesda Today on Wednesday the new engine had only been in service for a few months before responding to a call for a vehicle trapped in floodwaters on East West Highway at Sundale Drive.
Read more at Bethesdamagazine.com.
Bethesda Today
Bethesda Today, and its print publication Bethesda Magazine, is the primary source of local news in Montgomery County and was previously known as Bethesda Beat and MoCo360.
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Bethesda Today
July 28, 2025, 3:16 PM
This article was written by WTOP’s news partner Bethesda Today and republished with permission. Sign up for Bethesda Today’s free email subscription today.
{snip video: Heavy rains led to flooding across the DC region}
A Montgomery County fire engine that was damaged after becoming stranded in flash floodwaters in Silver Spring during Saturday’s thunderstorms is the second new county fire vehicle to be taken out of commission after an incident this year, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials.
MCFRS Assistant Chief Dan Ogren told Bethesda Today on Wednesday the new engine had only been in service for a few months before responding to a call for a vehicle trapped in floodwaters on East West Highway at Sundale Drive.
Read more at Bethesdamagazine.com.
Bethesda Today
Bethesda Today, and its print publication Bethesda Magazine, is the primary source of local news in Montgomery County and was previously known as Bethesda Beat and MoCo360.
@bethesda_today
bethesdamagazine
@bethesdamagazine
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