Fire at Nordstrom Rack (PHOTO)

PHOTO | MCFRS

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a fire at Nordstrom Rack in the 15780 Shady Grove Road Thursday evening.

On his Twitter account, Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire originated in a dumpster and trash compactor.

According to Piringer, the building’s sprinklers activated and there was considerable smoke and water damage to several businesses at the shopping center.

Piringer said there were no injuries.

You can find out more about this incident on the fire department’s blog, here.

More – 15780 Shady Grove Rd, Nordstrom’s Rack, utilities controlled, several businesses affected, significant damage pic.twitter.com/FUp5fmL2iw

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 10, 2016

UPDATE – 15700blk Shady Grove Rd, Nordstrom’s Rack, fire out, considerable smoke & water damage, no injuries pic.twitter.com/vjtoUjpdew

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 10, 2016

Update – 15700blk Shady Grove Rd, Nordstrom’s Rack, dumpster/compacter fire w/ extension, sprinkler activation, fire under control

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 10, 2016

Update – Shady Grove Rd, sprinkler activation has aided w/ fire control, but fire involves trash compactor, w/ heavy smoke in bldg

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 10, 2016

Update – Nordstrom’s Rack, Shady Grove Rd, single story strip mall, fire in rear, FFs checking for extension, bldg being evacuated,

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 10, 2016

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