Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire in a first-floor apartment on Duvall Lane in Gaithersburg on Friday evening.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the apartment was unoccupied at the time, and a dog was safely removed. A family of six, including two adults, four children, and their dog, has been displaced.
We will provide an update if additional confirmed information becomes available.
100 Duvall La, off W Deer Psrk Rd, Brighton East, 2-sty residential Apt, smoke coming from roof, fire on 1st floor, @mcfrs PE732, PE708, E753B, PE728, PE731, PAT708, T731, RS703, M708, BC703, BC705, on scene
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 17, 2025