House Fire Displaces Family of Five

An electrical fire forced a family of five at 12117 Suffolk Terrace in the Gaithersburg area of Montgomery County out of their home overnight.

Gaithersburg Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said two adults and three children were evaluated by emergency rescue crews at the scene for smoke inhalation. One firefighter, he said, was treated and released at a local hospital.

According to Piringer, the electrical fire has been ruled accidental in nature. He said the blaze started in a ceiling fan in a bathroom.

Piringer said the fire was contained primarily to the basement area.

Damage is estimated at $75,000, he said.

More….Suffolk Ter, family of 5 displaced; 1 occupant awoke to smoke & while searching, alarm activated & all exited pic.twitter.com/Jjh55a4Irw

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 28, 2014

More….Suffolk Ter, #mcfrs EMS evaluated 2 adults, 3 children for smoke, no transport; 1 FF inj, treated & released pic.twitter.com/vdK2XgIqRZ

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 28, 2014

(215a) 12117 Suffolk Ter, Orchard Valley – Cause, accidental, elec in nature; Area, Bathrm ceiling fan; Damage, >$75K pic.twitter.com/zzdZTaGkwI

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 28, 2014

(215a) 12117 Suffolk Ter, G’Burg, 2-sty single family hse, bsmt fire w/ extension, 5 occupants escaped, moderate damage, family displaced

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 28, 2014