Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to The Grand Condos at 5801 Nicholson Ln in Rockville around 7pm on Saturday, September 30 for the initial report of smoke in the building. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters located a dumpster on fire in a basement trash room which led to smoke on several upper level floors. The fire was extinguished and the basement is being ventilated.
There were no injuries and no residents have been displaced. Code Enforcement and the alarm/sprinkler company has been notified. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
5801 Nicholson La, initial report of smoke (15th Floor) @mcfrs FFs located a Dumpster fire (in basement Trash Room). Fire was extinguished & basement ventilated (rest of building natural ventilation). Code Enforcement & alarm/sprinkler company notified. nobody displaced
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 1, 2023