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.
The damage is estimated to exceed $1,000,000, with $800,000 attributed to structural damage and $250,000 to contents of the home. Three adults have been displaced and there were no injuries reported.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Poolesville, MD house fire during storm – UPDATE: The Origin was basement laundry room, Cause, as a result of a lightning strike.; 3 adults displaced, no injuries; Damage >$1M, including $800,000 structure & $250,000 contents https://t.co/Im4wzSZVLC pic.twitter.com/dnqdHq5qjY
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