Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to a house fire in the 18900 block Glendower Rd off of Goshen Rd in Gaithersburg on Monday around 3:30am. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters arrived to heavy fire conditions. The residents of the home were awakened by a fire in a bedroom on the second level and initially attempted to put the fire out but were unsuccessful. All three residents then exited the home and called 911.
The fire reportedly started inside a wood framed enclosure for a metal chimney pipe. Damage is estimated to be around $175K. There were no injuries reported. The children of the owners of the home have started a GoFundMe to raise funds for their parents after seeing how many people wanted to help the family. Donations can be made here.
(~330a) 18900 Glendower Rd off Goshen Rd m. Gaithersburg, 2-sty house, fire showing upon arrival, all 3 occupants got out, @mcfrs PE708, PE728, PE734, PE729, PE717, PAT708, T734, RS729, A708B, BC705, BC703, RS703, AT731, M708, MAB722 & others responded (Gaithersburg temp 15°) pic.twitter.com/TnKtx6rADv
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 26, 2022