Approximately 65 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) firefighters responded to the 16,700blk of Alexander Manor Drive, off Ednor Road in Sandy Spring on Thursday, December 21 for the report of a house fire.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire, which was caused by batteries for handheld tools being charged, started in the home’s garage and extended to attic. Five adults and two pets have been displaced and there were no injuries reported. Damage is estimated to be $1,000,000.
Piringer reports that a smoke alarm alerted the occupant that was home and that neighbors helped get the pets to safety.
**Update – Sandy Spring area house fire in Ashton Preserve neighborhood; Origin/Cause, batteries for handheld tools being charged in garage (not in use); smoke alarm alerted occupant; **5 adults, 2 pets displaced; **Damage $1M; neighbor helped get pets to safety https://t.co/7fK89lmOZk pic.twitter.com/d6s9IVOEHx
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 22, 2023