Fire at a Bethesda Home

Firefighters are battling a blaze on Howell Road in Bethesda this morning.

PHOTO | MCFRS

According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire originated in the basement of the home that is still under construction. One man is suffering burns to the arms and face from the blaze, he said.

Piringer wrote the fire caused an estimated $500,000 in damage, and 75 firefighters were on the scene.

Update. Howell Rd, bulk of fire knocked,but….FFs checking extension, EMS transported 1 civ adult male, burns to face/arms, Pri2, NLT

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 7, 2015

Update – Howell Rd, FFs engaged in firefight in basement, checking extension, house under construction, EMS evaluating 1 burn victim

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 7, 2015

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