Olney House Fire

Firefighters say a house fire at 18635 Olney Mill Road last night (July 14) was caused by a computer on a bed.

On his Twitter account, Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said damage is estimated at $70,000.

Piringer said there were two people in the house at the time of the fire and they were treated for smoke inhalation.

According to Piringer, the working smoke alarms in the house helped alert occupants of the blaze.

U/D (7/14-830p) 18635. Olney Mill Rd; fire Bedrm of house; Cause acc, computer on bed, smk alarms alerted; Damage, $70k; 2 adults smk inh

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) July 15, 2014

Olney Mill Rd. update: fire in bedroom, units quickly brought it under control. Occupants evaluated on scene. Cause under investigation.

— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) July 15, 2014

Montgomery County Fire Rescue on the scene of a house fire 18635 Olney Mill Rd

— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) July 15, 2014

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