An early morning house fire left a family displaced in Gaithersburg on Thursday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFS) is now investigating the incident as a case of arson.
The fire began around 1 a.m. on the roof of a two-story single-family house located on Marquis Drive after a passerby noticed a “well-advanced fire” and called 911, according to MCFS spokesman Pete Piringer.
The residents, which included two adults, two kids and a dog, were not in the home during the time of the fire.
The total damage to the property is approximately $550,000. This includes $300,000 of structural damage and $250,000 worth of belongings.
Anyone with information about the fire can contact Montgomery County’s arson tipline at 240-777-2263.
(4/1) ICYMI – (~1a) Marquis Dr, West Riding, Gaithersburg, 2-story single family home, passerby/neighbor reported ‘well-advanced’ fire (visible fire thru the roof), 1 family displaced @MontgomeryCoMD https://t.co/fXbmc6edjX pic.twitter.com/0tH0UnlEWD
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) April 1, 2021
