Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a 2-alarm fire in the 1700blk of East West Highway in Silver Spring around 11:30am on Wednesday, December 6.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire originated in a third floor bedroom at the Summit Hills Apartments complex. Occupants of four apartments have been displaced. One person was evaluated by EMS and refused transport. The origin/cause of the fire was determined to be a cell phone charger that overheated nearby combustibles. Damage is estimated to be ~$600,000. We will provide an update if addition information becomes available.
Update – 1701 East West Hwy; Origin/Cause, in 3rd floor bedroom, cell phone charger overheated nearby combustibles; 4 families displaced; 1 person evaluated (no EMS transport); Damage estimated ~$600K. pic.twitter.com/7RPMFeqjGm
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 6, 2023