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Small fire forced partial evacuation at Walter Reed

WASHINGTON — A small electrical fire Wednesday morning forced the partial evacuation of Building 8 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

The fire occurred on the sixth floor of the building at 8901 Rockville Pike, according to tweets from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer.

The fire was quickly put out and no one was injured.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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