Crime & Safety
Cause Of Rockville House Fire Under Investigation, Officials Say
Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that displaced five people from their Rockville home this weekend.
ROCKVILLE, MD — Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that displaced five people from their Rockville home Sunday, Montgomery County Fire & Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said.
The fire started on the second floor bedroom of a two-story home at 301 Bradley Ave near McAuliffe Drive. Piringer said the cause of the fire is under investigation and a person of interest is being interviewed.
The blaze caused about $20,000 in damage. The smoke alarm alerted the residents so they were able to get out in time, Piringer said. EMS transported one victim with non-life-threatening injuries.
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