House Fire in Bethesda Causes $200,000 in Damages (PHOTO)

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Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a house fire in Bethesda last night.

It happened around 8 p.m. on Sunday night at 5817 Sonoma Road.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said there was no one home at the time of the blaze and no injuries.

According to Piringer, a family of three and four pets are displaced by the blaze.

Damages are estimated at $200,000, according to Piringer.

More – Sonoma Rd, Bethesda; Cause, undetermined; Damage,>$200K; residents not home at time; no injuries

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2016

U/D (8p) 5817 Sonoma Rd; 2-sty house; 1 fam displcd, incl 3 adults & 4 pets; Cause, under investigation; no Inj pic.twitter.com/R1tIrH3UTg

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2016

Update – Sonoma Rd, fire out, significant damage, 3 adults & 4 pets displaced

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2016

Update – Sonoma Rd, fire under control, involved several 2nd fl bedrooms & closets, moderate damage, likely family will be displaced

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2016

Update – 5800blk Sonoma Rd, 2-sty house, fire showing from roof/2nd floor

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2016

Update – 5817 Sonoma Rd, bulk of fire 2nd fl is knocked, FFs checking for extension, all occupants out

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 18, 2016

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