Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a fire at an auto body shop on Chapman Ave in Rockville around 4:45 p.m. on Monday, October 21.
According to the MCFRS Chief Spokesperson, smoke was visible upon arrival, and the fire, which started in a paint booth, was quickly extinguished.
The building was evacuated, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Update – Chapman Ave fire in an auto body shop paint booth, .fire extinguished, I’m @PIOPete Piringer and I approve this message pic.twitter.com/HCgEGdkTor
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 21, 2024