House Fire Causes $300,000 in Damages in Layhill

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A house fire on Monday evening in Layhill caused an estimated $300,000 in damages and displaced two people, according to a Montgomery County fire official.

Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire on Turnmore Road was accidental and sparked by misplaced fireplace ashes in the garage.

According to Piringer, dozens of firefighters responded to the blaze. He said there were no injuries.

Update (530p) 13621 Turnmore Rd, Layhill View, 2-sty, 2500sq ft house; Cause, accidental, misplaced fireplace ashes; Damage ~$300k; no inj pic.twitter.com/fE9sHMkIXn

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 10, 2017

(530p) 13261 Turnmore Rd, Layhill, temp 18° feels like 9°, few hotspots remain, no injuries thus far, 2 adults will be displaced, major loss pic.twitter.com/L5cjg67CCW

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 10, 2017

Update – Tunmore Rd, significant damage, fire started in garage, lone occupant got out ok, family of 2 adults will be displaced, 75 FFs OS pic.twitter.com/nLoN2af5NU

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 9, 2017

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