There are multiple injuries and casualties after a fire and explosion at a residential apartment building on the 2400 Block of Laytonsville Road in Silver Spring, according to Cheif Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services Pete Piringer.
MCFRS is currently on the scene of the 2nd alarm fire. Piringer reports that there has been a structural collapse at the building.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Lyttonsville Rd, Residential apartment building explosion and fire https://t.co/quCjUzSuat
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 3, 2022
Update – Laytonsville Road, heavy fire conditions, multiple injuries/casualties, residential apartment building, 4-story building, heavy conditions, structural collapse https://t.co/1BHYqKeLXc
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 3, 2022