Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 600 events on Thursday, June 19, 2025, including 295 medical calls and 247 fire-related calls. Of these, almost 200 took place between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., primarily involving downed wires and trees.
Trees fell on houses and cars in a number of occasions. A big tree in Takoma Park damaged a house in the 100 block of Elm Avenue close to Allegheny Avenue and tore off a gas meter, causing a gas leak and necessitating an evacuation. A tree fell on a bus and a passenger car at Connecticut Avenue and East West Highway. Although a number of people were assessed, no significant injuries were noted.
MCDOT Highway Services staff are responding to more than 100 complaints of fallen trees and debris throughout Montgomery County as a result of last night’s storms. Residents are being asked to report any problems by calling 311.
On Thursday, June 19, the afternoon storm was intense and swift. @MontgomeryCoMDroad closures, power outages, and dozens of fallen trees on homes and cars, particularly in Potomac, Glen Echo, Cabin John, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Takoma Park. Thankfully, no significant injuries were reported.https://kNj7mTLJe1
June 20, 2025, Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO)
