Skip to main content

2 Montgomery Co. fires displace victims

WASHINGTON — Montgomery County firefighters fought two separate fires Saturday that displaced residents in each dwelling.

A house fire on the 2800 block of Urbana Drive in Silver Spring, Maryland started when a window air conditioning unit in a second-floor bedroom caught fire. The unit fell to the ground and ignited the house’s siding. Thirty-five firefighters were on the scene, and one family of four adults was displaced. Officials estimated more than $35,000 in damage.

Later Saturday, firefighters were called to the 13700 block of Dowlais Drive in Rockville, Maryland, where the first and second floors of a two-story house were on fire. Sixty-five firefighters were on scene. Two adults, one child and a dog were displaced.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said electrical wiring was the cause of the fire on Dowlais Drive, and damage is estimated at more than $400,000.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
Read Next Story