Scooter battery catches fire in Silver Spring apartment, firefighters say
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) was dispatched to an apartment complex at 3814 Bel Pre Rd. at around 3:55 a.m. Crews found a scooter on fire in a third-floor apartment unit.
Man shot, killed in Prince George's County parking garage, police say
Luckily, the large family living there was able to leave without being hurt, MCFRS noted.
A family member told firefighters they heard a 'pop' and went to investigate, finding a scooter's battery had started to catch fire. Shortly after, the smoke alarm activated and they called first responders.
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