Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a call for a chimney fire on Rippling Brook Drive in Aspen Hill at approximately 3pm on Sunday afternoon.
According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a neighbor called 911 to report a chimney fire and crews arrived to fire showing from the roof and attic of the home. The fire started in the attic of the home and is believed to electrical in nature. The sole occupant of the home was able to escape without injury, but there was approximately $275k in damage.
Update – Rippling Brook Dr, vacant house, being renovated (1 worker present at time); Origin/Cause, attic, accidental, believed to be electrical in nature; Damage >$275K; no injuries; neighbor called 911 & alerted worker (sole occupant) that roof was on fire https://t.co/Lqnjgv5EzV pic.twitter.com/g7BN1AEvV0
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 19, 2023
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