A furniture refurbishing business in Kensington has significant damage after a Thursday morning fire. Officials say about 75 firefighters responded to the 4100 block of Howard Avenue around 3:45 a.m. to help get the blaze under control. The fire caused $1.2 million in structural damage. Some nearby businesses were also significantly affected. There were no injuries reported. The cause is still under investigation.
(345a) 4100 Howard Ave., Kensington, commercial building fire through the roof https://t.co/KVOJqZLjUU
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 19, 2019
Update -4100blk Howard Ave, Kensington, commercial building,; Cause, under investigation; Damage, likely >$1.2M, incl >$250K structural damage & >$1M contents primary fire damage to furniture refurbishing business w/ collateral damage to others @mcfrsMedia Hotline 240.777.2442 pic.twitter.com/0Lcso8LESM
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 19, 2019
(345a 9/19) Howard Av, commercial bldg fire (photos Courtesy of David Breitman @mcfrs @KensingtonVFD) Damage >$1.2M, ~75 FFs were on scene pic.twitter.com/Uf6CeQmjro
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 19, 2019
Community Engagement (during & immediately after the fire) – On Howard Av, Kensington, @mcfrs crews assisting local adjacent business owner salvaging assembled items destined for a wedding party – Party On! pic.twitter.com/GxiR06BHLY
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) September 19, 2019
