Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 1400 block of Wheaton Lane in Wheaton at approximately 1:32 a.m. on Monday.
According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, crews arrived to find fire through the roof and all five occupants had safely evacuated after being alerted by a working smoke alarm. No injuries were reported, but the fire caused significant damage, displacing the residents, who are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
Approximately 50 MCFRS firefighters responded, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.