Firefighters Battle House Fire in Damascus (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what ignited a house fire at 9505 Main Street in Damascus on Saturday night.

Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Pete Piringer said 85 firefighters battled the blaze at the two-story structure, including firefighters from Howard, Frederick and Carroll counties.

Before firefighters arrived on scene, Piringer said an occupant in the house jumped from a second floor window to escape the flames.

He said smoke alarms alerted the occupant of the fire.

According to Piringer, four residents, including a child, are displaced from the house because of the extent of damage. He said damages are estimated at $250,000.

Piringer said the house is believed to be between 80 and 100 years old. So far, there’s no word on what sparked the blaze. Piringer said the cause is believed to be accidental, and has been ruled “undetermined.”

Traffic Advisory – Main St (Rt108) BLOCKED/CLOSED between Woodfield Rd (Rt124) & Woodbine Rd (Rt 94), PD directing pic.twitter.com/EtWkxKNLMz

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

More….>85 FFs from #mcfrs + mutual aid from HowCo & Carroll Co….on scene FFs working on some hotspots pic.twitter.com/uvDeAguzbj

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

More….Main St, smoke alarms alerted residents to fire on 2nd floor, 1 occupant jumped prior to FD arrival pic.twitter.com/GpG8d4ER1I

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

Update – 9505 Main St, 3 adults & 1 child will be displaced, significant damage, EMS evaluating several occupants pic.twitter.com/K0qwK0HwPo

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

Traffic Advisory – Main St near Howard Chapel Rd, Damascus, house fire, some lanes BLOCKED, due to FD activity

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

U/D – 9505 Main St, Damascus, 2-sty house (historic), heavy fire, several occupants are out, addl fire/rescue units requested

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

9505 Main St, Damascus, 2-sty single family house, fire showing

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 3, 2015

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