House fire displaces family in Rockville, fire officials say
Dec 14, 2024
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- A family is displaced after a fire broke out at a home in Rockville on Saturday.
In a post on X just after 2:30 p.m., Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said crews were responding to a fire in the basement of a single-family home in the 4500 block of Randolph Road near Charles Road.
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The fire appeared to have started in the bedroom, and the two occupants inside the home escaped after smoke alarms alerted them to the flames, according to fire officials.
Crews respond to a house fire in Montgomery County on Saturday, Dec. 14. (Courtesy: @mcfrsPIO)Crews respond to a house fire in Montgomery County on Saturday, Dec. 14. (Courtesy: @mcfrsPIO)Crews respond to a house fire in Montgomery County on Saturday, Dec. 14. (Courtesy: @mcfrsPIO)
Piringer noted that one of the people who made it out did so with the help of firefighters.
Responders checked both uninjured occupants at the scene.
As a result of the fire department activity, Randolph Road from Selfridge Road to Dewey Road is closed, according to police. Police encourage drivers to seek alternative routes, as significant delays are expected.