Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded around 6:50 p.m. on Thursday to a fire in a second-floor bedroom of a duplex on Curry Powder Lane in Germantown.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished. All occupants and nearby residents evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Approximately 20 people were displaced, and about 75 firefighters responded to the scene.
We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
(initial dispatch ~650p) Curry Powder La, Germantown, quad residential, fire 2nd level bedroom, fire/smoke showing upon arrival, fire quickly knocked down & then extinguished, all occupants & neighbors got out, no injuries (but it’s cold), likely ~20 people displaced, ~75 FFs OS https://t.co/cAJlEewNcf pic.twitter.com/MmybZw7DME
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 5, 2025
