Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) investigators have arrested a suspect in connection with a commercial fire that occurred on April 29, 2026, at a Jiffy Lube in the 3200 block of Automobile Boulevard near Briggs Chaney Road in the Fairland area.
According to MCFRS Spokesperson Pete Piringer, 57-year-old Aubrey Michelle Ellis of Silver Spring has been charged with second-degree arson, second-degree burglary, and malicious destruction of property over $1,000.
The fire was reported at approximately 2:15 am, and responding crews located flames coming through the roof of the building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported. Officials said the building did not have a sprinkler system, and damage is estimated at approximately $225,000. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
