Large Fire on Southlawn Lane in Rockville

Large Fire on Southlawn Lane in Rockville

A commercial building with a large amount of junked cars, tires, and debris caught on fire this afternoon on the 1500 block of Southlawn Ln in Rockville. Initial dispatch came in at 3:30PM and around 75 firefighters have responded to the scene, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pete Piringer.

No injuries have been reported. Drivers are being advised to avoid the Southlawn Lane/Southlawn Court area.

15100 block Southlawn La (Rockville) cars, tires and partial storage bldg on fire. No injuries. First alarm and addl units remain. Avoid Southlawn La for travel N of Gude Dr. pic.twitter.com/1YjG41wWVa

— MCFRSNews (@MCFRSNews) July 6, 2021

MT @mcpnews TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Southlawn Court at Southlawn Lane in Rockville is CLOSED for an extended period of time for a large industrial fire. @mcfrs is on scene & there are no reported injuries. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes. @MCFRSNews pic.twitter.com/fVhsfqRAqo

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 6, 2021