House Fire in Chevy Chase

UPDATED Montgomery County fire investigators have determined what sparked a house fire in the 3300 block of Brooklawn Terrace in Chevy Chase overnight.

According to Fire Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire started in the basement of the two-story house around 11 p.m. on May 11 and was electrical in nature. He said the fire has been ruled an accident.

Piringer said there was no one home at the time of the fire. He said one firefighter was injured on the scene.

Damage is estimated to be around $400,000, according to Piringer.

U/D 3300 Brooklawn Ter, automatic alarm, residents not home; fire in bsmt; Cause accidental electrical in nature; Damage $400K; 1 FF inj

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 12, 2014

U/D. Brooklawn Ter – fire in bsmt, 2-sty house, with extension to 1st fl, fire under control, FFs clearing smoke now, no injuries reported

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 12, 2014

3300 blk Brooklawn Ter, Chevy Chase – @mcfrs on scene, fire in bsmt, 2-sty house, smoke throughout house, no injuries reported

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 12, 2014

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