Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded to a lightning strike that caused a fire in the attic of a four-level townhouse on Branchbrier Way in Clarksburg on Monday evening.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire was quickly extinguished, and while two adults were displaced, no injuries were reported.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
Update – Branchbrier Way, Clarksburg, fire in attic is extinguished, 4-level MOR TH with fire in attic after lightning strike. 1 Family of 2 adults displaced, no injuries https://t.co/7Ku3pNw4tJ pic.twitter.com/jpWCr2pqff
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 1, 2025