Montgomery County Fire and Rescue services responded to a balcony fire Monday afternoon on the sixth floor of a condominium complex located on the 5700blk Bou Ave in Rockville.
The fire, which has been extinguished, was likely caused by combustibles too close to a heat source, and involved a storage container near a propane space heater and patio furniture, according to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer.
No injuries have been reported.
Bou Ave is currently blocked at Chapman Av near the Flagship carwash and rear of Montrose Crossing shopping center, some congestion on Rockville Pike as a result.
Update – Montrose Crossing Condos, Bou Avenue, near Chapman Av, Rockville, fire on 6th floor balcony, fire extinguished, involved storage container near (propane) space heater & patio furniture, likely cause – combustibles too close to heat source, no injuries https://t.co/bqR4hd9ppM pic.twitter.com/zqnkhRxvrw
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 21, 2022