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.
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.
Updated at 5:15pm to include additional information.
A fire at approximately 2:15am this morning required approximately 85 firefighters.
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
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”
Hand Sanitizer and Cigarette Causes Vehicle Fire in Rockville
A vehicle fire at Federal Plaza on Rockville Pike (the shopping center with Silver Diner and Trader Joe’s) was started when the driver used hand sanitizer while smoking a cigarette.
3 Pets Perish, Family Displaced in Derwood Fire
A fire at the Mallard Cove complex on Needwood Rd in Derwood caused approximately $125k in damages this morning.
Multiple Fires Cause Damage Across the County Last Night
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units were on the move for the last 24 hours as multiple fires caused damage across the county.
North Potomac House Fire Causes 1.2 Million in Damages
A fire at approximately 2:30am this morning caused approximately $1.2 million in damage on the 14100 block of Saddle River Drive in North Potomac, displacing two people. Both occupants were able to get out of the house without sustaining any injuries.