Brush Fire in Bethesda Caused by Downed Wires

Montgomery County firefighters responded to a brush fire last night at Cheshire Drive and Berkshire Drive in Bethesda.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire was caused by downed wires in the area.

Piringer said there were power outages in the area because of the incident.

U/D Wildwood Neighborhood, vicinity Berkshire Dr & Cheshire Dr, transformer blew, wires down, brush fire & power outage in area

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 18, 2014

Berkshire Dr & Cheshire Dr, Bethesda, #mcfrs FFs on scene of brush fire caused by ‘downed wires’ & awaiting PEPCO, breezy conditions in area

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 18, 2014

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