Crime & Safety
Fire Damages Silver Spring Home
Montgomery County Fire and Explosive officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials arrived at the scene of a blazing house fire on the 500 block of East Indian Spring Drive about 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
About 44 firefighters were dispatched to help extinguish the flames, said Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Capt. Oscar Garcia.
The firefighters "saw fire and smoke from the first floor extending to the attic and roof area," he explained.
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One person who was home at the time of the fire managed to evacuate, Garcia said. But he added that it was unclear if there are any other occupants. Red Cross is on standby to help with the relocation efforts.
No injuries were reported.
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