Gas leak in Burning Tree Valley neighborhood in Bethesda

A natural gas leak in Bethesda's Burning Tree Valley neighborhood around 10:45 last night was considered a danger to several nearby homes. Firefighters prepared to evacuate residents of those homes near the intersection of Winterberry Lane at Beech Tree Road, while awaiting a crew from Washington Gas, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said.

Once workers arrived, the leak was contained and it was determined no fire danger was present. The leak was from the Washington Gas system outdoors, not inside any of the affected homes.

ASSAULT W/DEADLY WEAPON ON MARINELLI RD., THEFT IN GREEN ACRES + MORE - BETHESDA CRIME UPDATE

Here's a roundup of crimes reported across Bethesda on February 11, according to crime data:

Theft from vehicle. 6900 block Winterberry Lane (Burning Tree Valley).

Theft. 5100 block Newport Avenue (Green Acres).

Theft from vehicle. 4400 block Willard Avenue.

Theft from vehicle. 10900 block Stillwater Avenue.

Assault with a deadly weapon. 5700 block Marinelli Road (Pike District).

Theft. 11500 block Schuylkill Road (Randolph Hills).