Girard Street Fire Causes $100,000 Damage in Gaithersburg (PHOTOS)

PHOTO | MCFRS 

Montgomery County firefighters battled an early morning blaze at a four-story apartment building at 410 Girard Street on March 28.

Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire occurred near a balcony at the Villa Ridge condominium building in Olde Towne Gaithersburg.

Piringer described the fire department’s efforts to battle the blaze as a “firefight,” and he said dozens of residents were evacuated from their homes during the department’s response.

According to Piringer, the fire was sparked by discarded smoking material. He said damage is estimated at $100,000 and three residents have been displaced. Piringer said there were no injuries.

More….Villa Ridge Apts, Girard St; smoke alarms activated & alerted residents, area of origin was balcony pic.twitter.com/MfRjUXMZiC

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 28, 2015

U/D – Girard St, bulk of fire knocked, FFs checking for extension & ventilating — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 28, 2015

U/D – Girard St, 4-sty apt, fire on 1st fl. evacuating bldg, FFs engaged in a firefight

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 28, 2015

410 Girard St, GBurg, residential apt bldg, fire on 3rd floor — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) March 28, 2015

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