Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at a commercial building on Cessna Avenue in Gaithersburg around 1:30am on Monday.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters encountered flames involving lithium-ion batteries, with hazmat teams assisting. The fire was determined to be accidental, causing an estimated $75,000 in damages, with no reported injuries.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
(~130a) 8025 Cessna Av, off Airpark Rd, Gaithersburg, 1-story commercial building fire/ black smoke coming from building, @mcfrs encountered fire involving (lithium ion) batteries. Hazmat assisted; Origin/Cause, accidental, under investigation, Damage est ~75K, no injury pic.twitter.com/TB3UcmOvYC
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 31, 2025