Derwood

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Hiawatha Ln. in Derwood on Thursday morning, April 13. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the origin/cause was initially believed to be an e-scooter that was charging in the basement that ignited nearby combustibles, however, “MCFRS indicate ‘discarded smoking materials’ cannot be ruled out, thus undetermined, nonetheless the cause is accidental in nature.” Approximately 65 firefighters responded to the scene and damage is estimated to be ~$650K.

There were no injuries reported and a total of 12 people have been displaced, include two adults and five children from the townhouse the fire originated, and five adults from a townhouse next door. Crabbs Branch Way was closed between Indianola Dr. and Redland Rd. on Thursdat morning for an extended period as the result of the fire rescue activity. 

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire on Hiawatha Ln. in Derwood on Thursday morning. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the bulk of the fire was in basement of the townhome and has been extinguished. All occupants are reported to have made it out of the home safely and firefighters are checking neighboring exposure. There were no injuries reported. According to Montgomery County Police, Crabbs Branch Way is closed between Indianola Dr. and Redland Rd. as the result of fire rescue activity. Drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route.

Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Hiawatha Lane, 3-level TH, heavy fire conditions all occupants are reported out, @mcfrs  RS717, AT740, A703 & others assisting”