House Fire in Silver Spring Causes $250,000 in Damage (PHOTOS)

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating the cause of a Silver Spring house fire.

It happened around 1:40 a.m. at an abandoned two-story single family home located on the 400 block of Norwood Road. Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said that more than 45 firefighters were on scene and were able to bring the fire under control.

According to Piringer, no injuries were reported and damages are estimated at $250,000.

ICYMI (140a) 410 Norwood Rd, abandoned house; Cause, under investigation (hampered by collapse); Damage, $250k, pic.twitter.com/8ic1IlyN3H

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 5, 2016

Update – Norwood Rd, likely vacant old farm house, fully-involved upon arrival, >45 FFs OS, working to extinguish pic.twitter.com/8auqGYcgfH

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 5, 2016

Update – Norwood Rd, vacant house, non-hydrant area, power lines down (due to fire), currently defensive fire attack ops

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 5, 2016

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