Apartment Building Fire Displaces 12 Families in Burtonsville

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A two-alarm apartment building fire at 3904 Blackburn Lane in Burtonsville has displaced 12 families, according to a Montgomery County fire official.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the overnight fire originated in a mattress in a bedroom on the third floor of the four-story building on April 25. He said one person was injured.

According to Piringer, investigators believe the probable cause of the fire is improperly discarded smoking materials.

Damage is estimated at $450,000, he said.

The investigation continues.

ICYMI (midnite) 2nd Alarm – 3904 Blackburn La;4-sty apt bldg; Probable Cause, smoking materials; Damage,$450k; 12 families displaced; 1 inj

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 25, 2015

Update – 3904 Blackburn La; Cause, discarded smoking materials; Area of Origin, matress/bedroom; Damage, $450k; 12 families displaced; 1 inj

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 25, 2015

3904 Blackburn Ln., Burtonsville, four-story apartment building, fire coming from the third floor

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 25, 2015

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