Fire crews in Montgomery County responded to a significant fire at a quarry in Rockville, Maryland, around noon on Thursday. The fire, which occurred at a Maryland asphalt company, resulted in a large black cloud of smoke visible over Montgomery County and from Arlington Cemetery. At least two oil tanks at the asphalt plant caught fire, contributing to the thick smoke. The incident caused concern among residents and was visible from miles around, including near the National Mall and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The fire at the quarry in Rockville and the resulting smoke were reported extensively by local news outlets.
Black Smoke Spotted Over Lincoln Memorial Causes Scare via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/0utVCcVtvt
Thick black smoke rising above the National Mall in DC on the Ides of March https://t.co/Uo38mAl2JT
Was wondering about this. I saw the smoke on Blue Line near Arlington Cemetery around 8:20 https://t.co/ECGOEAP7G1
A fire at a landfill in Fair Lakes, Virginia produced smoke that was seen near I-66 Thursday evening, according to Fairfax County Fire officials. https://t.co/ntqiWCHfRG
Developing: A fire at a quarry in Rockville, Maryland, sent smoke into the air that was visible from miles around. https://t.co/HQlSKID7il
#UPDATE: Fire erupts at Maryland quarry; black smoke fills sky over Rockville https://t.co/rKYo8MR6ip https://t.co/yuLNYFH5B2
Do you see smoke where you are? A fire has been blazing for hours at a quarry in Maryland. We're keeping you up to date right now on LiveZone, available through the FOX Local smart TV app. MORE INFO: https://t.co/rKYo8MR6ip https://t.co/tRsmFrdhmL
NEWS ALERT: At least two oil tanks are on fire at a Montgomery County, Maryland, asphalt plant. This story is developing. Check back with WTOP for updates. https://t.co/5Qln8W9DEo
Here's what we know about the large black cloud of smoke over Montgomery County. https://t.co/4dp04r9LzE
#BREAKING: Fire burns at Maryland asphalt company https://t.co/WC4eZghxk5
Fire burns at Maryland asphalt company https://t.co/OsNNJjPXsf
WATCH LIVE: Sky9 is over an industrial fire in Montgomery County. WUSA9 is working to get information from officials. https://t.co/xfGHOEfVej
#BREAKING: Fire crews in Montgomery County are responding to a quarry fire in Rockville, Maryland around noon Thursday. https://t.co/bMz3H0vkXq