Unattended Candle Sparks House Fire in Takoma Park
PHOTO | MCFRS
An unattended candle sparked a house fire in Takoma Park on Monday night, according to a Montgomery County fire official.
Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the blaze, which originated in the living room, caused $75,000 in damages at 1108 Kingwood Drive.
According to Piringer, there were no working smoke alarms in the house and the nearest fire hydrant outside the house was buried in snow.
Fortunately, the occupant was able to exit the house safely and there were no injuries reported, Piringer said.
1100blk Kingwood Dr, Takoma Park, single family house, fire in attic
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 25, 2016
U/D 1108 Kingwood Dr, TP; unattended candle caused >$75K damage; NO WORKING SMOKE ALARMS, 1 occupant luckily escaped pic.twitter.com/61W7zIrham
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 26, 2016
UPDATE- Kingwood Dr, TP, 1-sty hse; 1 family displaced; Area origin, Living rm; Cause, accidental, candle; Damage, >$75K; closest hyd buried
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) January 26, 2016
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