Approximately 65 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) firefighters responded to a house fire in the 19600blk of Westerly Ave in Poolesville on Saturday, May 11, at approximately 11:53pm.
According to Assistant Chief with MCFRS David Pazos, firefighters located a basement fire with extension to the exterior of the home. An occupant home reported seeing smoke from the basement after a lightning strike.
One family has been displaced and there were no injuries reported. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
ICYMI RX @DavidPazos15 (5/11) house fire, 19600blk Westerly Ave (Poolesville). @mcfrs FFs arrived & located basement fire w/ extension to exterior of house. An occupant home reported seeing smoke from the basement after a lightning strike. No injuries. 1 family displaced pic.twitter.com/PwqYL8cxqe
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 12, 2024