WASHINGTON —- A fire in an eight-story apartment building in Silver Spring, Maryland Tuesday morning remains under investigation. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer tweeted that the two-alarm fire at 25 E. Wayne Ave. occurred on the eighth floor and was confined to the apartment where the fire started. No one was injured, but dozens had to be evacuated.
More.. E Wayne Av, FFs assisted some residents, some others sheltered in place, EMS evaluating however no injuries have been reported — Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 14, 2015
People in the building said they heard what they described to be an “explosion” that blew out the window panes before the fire.
Blown out windows after neighbors say an explosion takes place in and apartments at Manchester house. #WTOP pic.twitter.com/2zApVWsyzu — Mike Murillo (@MikeMurilloWTOP) April 14, 2015