Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire around 10:15 PM on Tuesday night on Billington Rd in Colesville.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire started on an enclosed porch, likely due to an electrical malfunction near a ceiling fan. The fire spread, causing significant damage ($550K). Over 60 firefighters responded to the scene.
One adult male was injured while trying to fight the fire with a garden hose and was transported to a burn unit. Two residents were displaced, but no firefighter injuries were reported.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
More… Billington Rd, house fire, heavy fire conditions upon arrival, fire knocked, FFs working on hot spots, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult male to burn unit, no FF injuries, >60 FFs on scene, on scene temp 48° https://t.co/mbxv6z1SMC pic.twitter.com/mtIyiXlbCO
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 5, 2025