Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on Sunday, April 16 at approximately 5:15am in the 19500 blk of Farmingham Dr in Gaithersburg. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by an unattended burning candle in a 2nd floor bedroom of the two-story single family home. Smoke alarms alerted the residents and there were no injuries reported. Damage is estimated to be ~$35K, including $10K structural and $25K contents. One family that includes two adults, three children, two dogs, two guinea pigs and a pet ferret will be likely be displaced.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter:”(515a) 19500blk Farmingham Dr, 2-sty SFH; smoke alarms present & alerted occupants; Origin/Cause, unattended burning candle, 2nd floor bedroom; Damage, total ~$35K, incl $10K structure, $25K contents; no injury; 5 adults, multiple pets displaced”
“After The Fire” fire safety initiative was conducted by @mcfrs E708 in Framingham Dr, neighborhood off Goshen Rd, Gaithersburg, in aftermath of ~515a this morning (4/16) house fire. Smoke alarms alerted residents. 5 adults & multiple pets were displaced. There were no injuries. pic.twitter.com/dKiBrN1NjF
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 16, 2023