Approximately 55 Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) firefighters responded to a house fire in the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Rd, near Shakespeare Boulevard in Germantown, on Friday morning, where one person was reported trapped.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire started in a first-floor bedroom of the home. One occupant was rescued and treated for life-threatening injuries, while a firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The fire has displaced a family of five, including three adults and two children. Additionally, two cats are unaccounted for. The cause of the fire is undetermined but considered accidental. There were no working smoke alarms in the home.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
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