Aspenwood Ct. Fire in Montgomery Village Leaves Family of 5 and Dozens of Pets Displaced

6/8 Update from Pete Piringer of MCFRS: Aspenwood Ct, Gburg; Cause, ignition sequence began from (overloaded) fireplace overheating & venting out of metal box (extended to wood framing & to attic); Area of Origin, wood framed chimney (metal flue); Damage, $350K; 4 adults 1 child displaced

Aspenwood Ct. Fire in Montgomery Village Leaves Family of 5 and Dozens of Pets Displaced

Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer reports that a fire on 9500 block of Aspenwood Ct in Montgomery Village has left a family of five displaced. Dogs, hamsters, and dozens of rabbits were also evacuated from the property.

The fire occurred around 5PM on Monday evening and there are no injuries reported.


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