Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to an automatic fire alarm that went off at a home in the 11500 block of Highview Ave in Kensington at approximately 2:45pm on Friday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, responding crews encountered smoke coming from the roof and doors upon arrival. Firefighters located and rescued a woman who was unconscious inside the home. She was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The fire was extinguished and three pets (one dog and two cats) were assisted out of the home.
(~245p) 11500blk Highview Av, N Kensington, @mcfrs RS742 dispatched for automatic alarm, encountered smoke coming from roof/doors, addl units assisted, FFs located & rescued unconscious person, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 1 adult Pri1 LTI, 1 dog assisted out, cats missing, temp 30° pic.twitter.com/RN70pTflpT
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 19, 2024