Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an automatic fire alarm at an unoccupied single-family home under renovation in the 3100 block of Cummings Lane near Western Avenue in Chevy Chase on Wednesday morning.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters discovered a small fire in the first-floor foyer caused by oily rags left unattended from refinishing work.
The fire was quickly extinguished, no injuries were reported, and damage is estimated at about $5,000. A traffic advisory remains in effect for Western Avenue, with some lanes blocked between Chestnut Street NW and Cummings Lane due to emergency activity.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
