More than 80 firefighters responded to a house fire Tuesday morning in the Gaithersburg area, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer.
The two-alarm fire happened around 4 a.m. on Sabbath Court, near Goshen Road. There were no injuries. The two occupants managed to get out safely. Three cats are missing, according to Piringer.
Fire investigators believe the fire started outside of the house in the back patio area. Piringer said damages are estimated between $600,000 and $700,000.
ICYMI (~4a) 20700blk Sabbath Ct, @MontgomeryCoMD 2-Alarm house fire, fire is out, 1-family displaced, no injuries, three cats missing NOTE: @mcfrs Will return to the neighborhood this afternoon (~430p) to conduct ‘After/the-Fire’ safety initiative… https://t.co/izRhA6vuf5 pic.twitter.com/R9y1CgUinz
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 1, 2022
(4a) 20,700 Sabbath Court of Lockhaven Drive, near Goshen Road, house fire, heavy fire upon arrival, all occupants got out pic.twitter.com/qiABtcP5nR
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 1, 2022
Firefighters will return to the neighborhood Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. as part of the county’s safety initiative program. They will provide neighbors with fire safety information and answer questions.
