Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the 13100blk of Bellevue St, off Greenmont Ave in Calverton on Monday, December 11, for the report of a garage fire.
According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, approximately 60 firefighters responded to the scene around 8pm. Occupants of the home heard a noise and discovered their hybrid car on fire in the garage. The occupants then attempted to fight the fire with a garden hose which delayed emergency response.
There were no injuries reported and damage is estimated to be approximately $50,000, which includes the vehicle. Four adults and two kids have been displaced. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.
Update – Bellevue St, Calverton, 2-sty SFH; Origin/Cause, hybrid vehicle in garage; occupants heard noise & discovered car on fire; delayed alarm, attempted to fight fire w/ garden hose; luckily no injury; Damage, ~$50K, incl vehicle (totaled); 4 adults, 2 kids displaced pic.twitter.com/5SLZecx62P
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 12, 2023