A vehicle fire that spread to a home in Gaithersburg early Wednesday morning, November 4, caused approximately $100,000 in damage and displaced eight residents, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS).
At approximately 5:20 a.m., firefighters responded to the 100 block of Summit Hall Road near Brighton Drive, off West Deer Park Road, for a vehicle fire that had spread to the garage of a two-story single-family home.
According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the engine compartment of a vehicle parked in the driveway that was using an engine heater. The flames spread to the home’s garage. All occupants evacuated the residence. One adult sustained minor injuries but declined treatment and transportation to a hospital.
The fire displaced six adults and two children. Damage is estimated at approximately $100,000, including $80,000 to the structure and at least $20,000 to its contents.
Firefighters brought the fire under control. Within two hours of the incident, MCFRS Community Risk Reduction personnel returned to the neighborhood to check smoke alarms, distribute fire safety information and speak with residents.
