Potomac Home Catches Fire After Powerline Falls

Potomac Home Catches Fire After Powerline Falls

Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer tweeted early this morning that a home on the 8600 block of Bunell Dr. in Potomac caught on fire after a powerline fell on the house.

All occupants made it out of the home safely and the estimated damages are about $100,000.

Tweet and photos below.

Update – 8600blk Bunnel Dr, Potomac, likely cause electrical in nature, started on exteriore & extended into house, damage about $100,000, no injuries https://t.co/zDT92snRkX pic.twitter.com/94HYkyNi8A

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 30, 2021

Update – Bunell Drive, live powerlines down, roof on fire, all occupants out, https://t.co/22TEKE0Xx9

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 30, 2021