Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) responded at approximately 8:37 a.m. on Sunday to the 7500 block of Heatherton Lane in Potomac for reports of a kitchen fire with flames visible from outside a two-story end-of-row townhouse.
According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, all occupants safely evacuated before crews arrived, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and extinguished all visible flames, preventing the fire from spreading beyond the kitchen area. The Red Cross was contacted to assist three adults who were displaced as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials noted that no significant structural extension occurred beyond the kitchen.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
ICYMI~7500blk Heatherton Ln(Potomac) dispatched at 0837; 11/16 for kitchen fire. No extension/injuries. Red Cross assisted with the displacement of 3 adult occupants. https://t.co/j1NxVOeQjJ pic.twitter.com/OPJ0Cgey0S
— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) November 16, 2025
