Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) has issued a statement regarding an incident on Thursday, July 17, in which
water was discharged from Silver Spring Fire Station 16 next to Montgomery Blair Baseball Stadium
, leading to the cancellation of a Thunderbolts game.
MCFRS apologized to the players, teams, Cal Ripken League, and community members affected by the disruption, and said it is working with Maryland-National Capital Park Police to gather information and review the circumstances.
“Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is aware of an incident involving a water discharge near one of our fire stations and a nearby community baseball field on Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, which unfortunately led to the cancellation of a scheduled game.
We want to express our sincere apologies to the players, teams, Cal Ripken League, and all fans and families impacted by this disruption. We understand how important this venue is to the community and especially to the young athletes who look forward to these events.
At this time, we are actively gathering all relevant information and coordinating with the Maryland-National Capital Park Police to understand exactly what occurred. While the fire station and ballfield have long shared this space as neighbors, we recognize that incidents like this can have a real impact — and we take that seriously.
Our top priority remains public safety, and we are committed to maintaining open and transparent communication as we work through the facts. We deeply value our relationship with the community and are taking steps to ensure this matter is thoroughly reviewed and that future disruptions are prevented.
Again, we extend our heartfelt apologies and appreciate your patience and understanding as we move forward together.”
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