Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a 3rd-floor apartment fire at 3814 Bel Pre Rd in Silver Spring around 3:55 a.m. on Saturday, June 7 after a scooter battery caught fire.
According to MCFRS Spokesperson David Pazos, a family member heard a pop and discovered the fire, prompting the smoke alarm to activate. The large family exited safely and called 911. We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.
Family member heard a “pop” and went to investigate when they found the scooter battery had started to catch fire and shortly afterwards the smoke alarm activated. The large family exited without injury and contacted @mcfrs 911. @mcfrsPIO https://t.co/A44aBgb6T9
— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) June 7, 2025