Update: The fire started near the floor of the attic, adjacent to HVAC unit and likely involved electrical cables; Damage total ~ $2M, including $1.5M structure, $500K contents. 2 adults/3 kids & pets displaced
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) were called to the 8500 block of Country Club Drive off of Persimmon Tree Rd in Cabin John a little before 10pm on Sunday night. Approximately 75 firefighters were on the scene.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was showing from the center portion of the large, three-story single family home. MCFRS has gotten word that occupants were not home at the time of the fire and nobody was found during primary searches. The fire has been knocked out by crews who are now working on hotspots and checking for possible extension (10:33pm). The fire occurred in the attic/roof of the home and was reported by a passerby.
Update – Country Club Dr, Potomac, house fire, fire in attic/roof, reportedly no one home at time, passerby reported fire, bulk of fire knocked down, Checking for extension, working on hotspots, no injuries, ~75 FFs on scene https://t.co/00KGikfW4g pic.twitter.com/lL5ISRDMVk
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 10, 2023