Family Displaced by Fire in Germantown (PHOTOS)

PHOTO | MCFRS

Montgomery County firefighters say a charcoal grill is responsible for sparking a fire at a Germantown house early this morning that has displaced a family of six.

Over 70 firefighters battled the blaze at 13405 Tilford Court in Germantown Estates.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said a working smoke alarm alerted the family to the fire, and they were able to evacuate their home with no injuries.

According to Piringer, the fire was caused by a charcoal grill on the deck.

He said damages are estimated at $150,000.

Tilford Ct, Germantown Estates; Cause, charcoal grill; Damage, >$100k structure, >$50k contents; 6 displaced, no inj pic.twitter.com/B0hgxEHEem

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 26, 2016

13405 Tilford Ct, fire is out, family of 6 alerted by smoke alarm, no injury, fire started on deck & extended inside pic.twitter.com/B0NCsBfbvz

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 26, 2016

13405 Tilford Ct, Germantown Estates, 2-sty house, 6 occupants got out, aluminum siding, >75 FFs on scene, no inj pic.twitter.com/JZGEZbfOoR

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 26, 2016

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