Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a small house fire on Eldrid Ct in Silver Spring on Saturday, April 23. According to the Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, a low pressure gas line in a basement utility room ignited after the home was struck by lightning. There was minor damage to the home and no injuries reported.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “One adult, one child home at the time of a lightning strike, reportedly saw the flash & then checked out some sound from the basement, found a fire in utility room, wisely closed the door, got out, called 911 (text book), no injuries”
Update – Eldrid Ct, small fire in basement, as result of lightning strike, low pressure gas line in basement utility room ignited, minor damage, no injuries https://t.co/2QG14h4SKH pic.twitter.com/FyWMMWrTwl
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 22, 2023