MCFRS

Update 1:05am, December 7: A man has died after being found unconscious in a house fire on Monday night.

Approximately 65 firefighters were on the scene of a house fire on the 6900 block of Anchorage Drive off of MacArthur Blvd in Bethesda/Cabin John at approximately 7:30pm earlier this evening.


Derwood

Fire Investigators along with investigators from a private insurance company recently excavated the area on Granby Court in Derwood where a fire at a single family home destroyed a home last month while the occupants of the home were out of town.

The investigators were able to recover evidence from the scene and determine that the fire resulted from a lightning strike, causing approximately $1 million in damages.


Uncategorized

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


Rockville

Fire at Unique Thrift Shop, No Injuries

Update: The incident is being investigated as arson. From MCFR: “Fire/Explosive Investigators seeking info RE fire early morning 130a fire at Unique Thrift Store on Viers Mill Rd – Anyone w/ any info (saw something suspicious, heard something unusual) Please Call @mcfrs ARSON Tipline 240.777.2263 @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/1SjMW81evk”