Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire reported in the bedroom of a two story, middle-of-the-row townhouse on Club Lake Rd in Montgomery Village at approximately 9:30pm on Thursday night (video below).
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, all occupants were able to get out as heavy smoke was showing upon the arrival of multiple crews. The fire extended to the roof and attic before the bulk of it was knocked out by approximately 9:55pm. There was little to no extension to neighboring/adjacent townhomes and no injuries were reported. Approximately $325K in damage and three adults have been displaced. A cat is also missing.
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19600blk Club Lake Rd. Off Watkins Mill Rd, 2-sty TH, fire reported in bedroom, @mcfrs PE734, PE729, E753, PE708, PE722, PAT708, T734, RS729, A728, BC705, BC703 & others responding
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 17, 2023
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