Christmas Day Fire Displaces Gaithersburg Family of Eight
PHOTO | MCFRS
A Christmas Day fire has displaced a family of eight in Gaithersburg, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer.
Fortunately, there were no injuries.
Piringer said the Dec. 25 fire at 36 Anna Court originated in a second floor bedroom of a three-level, condominium style townhouse.
According to Piringer, 65 firefighters were called to the scene.
On his Twitter account, Piringer said damage was estimated at $120,000.
The cause of the fire was ruled accidental.
According to Piringer, a child was playing with a lighter in a bedroom where the fire ignited.
Piringer also reported that there were no smoking alarms in the home. He said firefighters canvassed the neighborhood and installed smoke alarms at many other nearby residences as well.
The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents, Piringer said.
Newport Three Condos, Anna Ct, G’Burg, it took #mcfrs FFs about 15 minutes to extinguish, but NO WORKING SMOKE ALARMS pic.twitter.com/F3HXeWKjJM
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 26, 2014
U\D – #mcfrs FFs (Tk3,E3) may have salvaged this G’Burg family’s Christmas by quickly covering many unopened presents pic.twitter.com/Q2RuM4dZ8U
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
U/D – 36 Anna Ct, 1 family displaced (3 adults/5 kids); Cause, accidental, child playing w/ lighter; Damage, $120K pic.twitter.com/F06utyN8Vl — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 26, 2014
Red Cross on scene at Anna Ct assisting displaced family, including 3 adults & 5 kids pic.twitter.com/dHM2ZIo0kb
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
NOW – Teams of #mcfrs FFs going door-to-door at Anna Ct townhouse community in GBurg checking smoke alarms pic.twitter.com/AVDyPRX6K0 — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
U/D – 36 Anna Ct, fire confined to TH of origin, but extended from bedroom into hallway & attic, moderate damage pic.twitter.com/kb42ifxw7I
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
U/D Anna Ct, 3 adults, 5 kids displaced, moderate damage, no injury, occupants self-rescued pic.twitter.com/0zAuuS5woT — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
U/D Anna Ct, G’Burg, fire under control, originated in 2nd fl bedroom, 3-level townhouse, 65 FFs on scene, no injury pic.twitter.com/hRSvMUs8Qx
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
u/D – Anna Ct, G’Burg, all occupants out, fire on second floor, w/ possible extension — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
u/D – Anna Ct, G’Burg, all occupants out, fire on second floor, w/ possible extension
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
36 Anna Ct, G’Burg, townhouse fire, w report of people trapped, on scene fire & smoke showing from 2nd floor — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 25, 2014
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