Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 7800 block of Kennewick Ave., near N St. in Takoma Park for the report of a living room fire located in a 3-level apartment Tuesday morning. According to to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters rescued/assisted two trapped occupants out of bedroom. Two patients were evaluated with non-life threating injuries.
We will provide an update if additional information becomes available. Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Kennewick Av, 3-level apt (2- floors w/ walkout basement), everyone (residents) have been evacuated from the 1st floor fire apartment of origin, fire under control, checking for extension, 2 patients evaluated & report no injuries” Featured image courtesy of @jrsossa16 on Instagram.
7800 Kennewick Ave., near N St., Takoma Park, fire on first floor in living room, two people trapped in bedroom @mcfrs PE702, PE712, PE701, E801B, PE719, AT719, AT724, RS742, A702, BC701, BC702, RS715, AT718, M712, & others responding
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 7, 2023