Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at 12001 Old Columbia Pike (Columbia Towers) in White Oak on Sunday, October 29 around 11:45am. The fire was located in a 7th floor apartment and has been extinguished. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire alarm at the building was not operating and smoke was reported on multiple floors.
There are no reported injuries and the building is now being reoccupied. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
MCFRS has met with all residents to explain what has happened and to answer any questions. The 2nd alarm requested has been released, and the building is starting to be reoccupied and turned over to mgt. @DavidPazos15 @mcfrs @mcfrsPIO https://t.co/FwasodsH2t pic.twitter.com/m2lSPt7dPN
— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) October 29, 2023