MCFRS Respond to Fire in Gaithersburg; One Cat Successfully Resuscitated

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Prairie Rose Ln., off Muddy Branch Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday afternoon. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement utility room of the three-story townhouse.  All human occupants made it out of the home safely and one family is likely to be displaced.  Firefighters located two cats, one of which was successfully resuscitated, and one that did not survive. Approximately 60 firefighters responded to the scene. We will post an update when additional information is available. 

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Prairie Rose La, fire in basement extinguished, both occupants got out & are OK, FFs located/rescued two (2)cats, 1 survived (1 did not), likely at least 1 family displaced, @mcfrs  FFs checking for extension, ~60 FFs on scene”

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