Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a fire at a two-story single family home on the 12000 block of Coldstream Drive, near Victory Lane, in Potomac late Saturday evening. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was out by approximately 8pm and one patient was evaluated for minor injuries. That person refused transport and all three occupants of the home were able to get out safely. The fire originated in the basement of the home, but a cause has not been made available. Three adults and two pets have been displaced.
On Monday, Piringer tweeted it was likely that Lithium battery cells were involved to some degree, however other electrical equipment was located in immediate basement area. Damage is estimated to $125K.
Update (Saturday 10/7) 12000blk Coldstream Dr, Beverly Farms/Potomac; Origin/Cause, likely Lithium battery cells were involved to some degree, however other electrical equipment was located in immediate basement area; Damage, ~$125K; 3 adults, 2 pets displaced; 1 civilian injury pic.twitter.com/lHfNT9TNzu
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) October 9, 2023