Dogs Rescued From Gaithersburg Townhouse Fire

A large fire broke out at a townhouse on Oak Shade Road near Ramsdell Court in Gaithersburg at around 10 a.m, reported Montgomery County’s Fire and Rescue Service.

68 Oak Shade Rd. Near Ramsdell Court, Gaithersburg, townhouse FFs approaching scene w/ heavy smoke showing

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 25, 2020

Firefighters initially arrived at the scene of a large fire, but most of the fire has been extinguished. There were around 75 firefighters on scene. Several dogs were rescued from the fire and given to animal services.

Update – Oak Shade Rd, Clopper/Gaithersburg, MOR TH, @mcfrs FFs arrived with heavy fire conditions, ~75 FFs on scene pic.twitter.com/68IHiaUifx

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 25, 2020

It is unclear as to whether anybody was home at the time of the fire.

Update- Oak Shade Road, MOR TH, Initially OS w/ heavy fire conditions, bulk of Fire knocked down, FFs checking for extension, Several dogs located/rescued and turned over to animal services, pic.twitter.com/lQq6kbGBvC

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 25, 2020

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