Crime & Safety

Car Fire In Rockville Driveway Was Set Purposely, Police Say

The Rockville City Police Department responded to a call about a car on fire in a Rockville driveway. The flames damaged part of the home.

The Rockville City Police Department responded to calls about a car fire on Saturday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews are now investigating.
The Rockville City Police Department responded to calls about a car fire on Saturday morning. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews are now investigating. (Colleen Martin/Patch)

ROCKVILLE, MD — A Rockville driveway car fire that resulted in some minor damage to a home may have been set intentionally, Rockville City Police said.

Police responded to calls about the fire on the 1300 block of Gladstone Drive around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue will be investigating, police said. Authorities are asking anyone who saw something suspicious to call the county's arson tipline at 240-777-2263.

See a photo of the car from the Rockville City Police Department here.

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