Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire on the 10800 block of Bucknell Dr, off of Windham Ln, in Wheaton on Sunday night.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, crews arrived at the middle-of-the-row townhouse and found fire showing from the second floor. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival and occupants of fire building and neighboring townhouses were evacuated safely.
The home’s smoke alarm was activated and everybody (3 adults/1 dog) was able to get out safely. The fire was contained to the townhome of origin (no extension) and there were no injuries reported, but one family was displaced. Featured photo by MCFRS.