A fire caused by a grill on the side of a single-family home on Coachlamp Lane in the Silver Spring area displaced a family of four and their dog on Sunday. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to the fire just before 5:45 p.m.
Update – Coachlamp La, 1 family (4 adults, 1 dog) displaced; Origin/Cause, rear deck, improperly disposal of hot ashes/coals placed onto wood deck, (remnants after using grill), nearby combustibles (deck/siding) ignited, no injuries NOTE: some nearby streets CLOSED/BLOCKED pic.twitter.com/i6CQkmYKij
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 16, 2024
According to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer, the fire was caused by improperly disposed hot ashes and coals on a wood deck on the side of the house. The deck and siding ignited the fire, which then spread to the second floor and attic of the home before MCFRS arrived on the scene. No injuries were reported and the family was evacuated safely.
Photo courtesy of MCFRS
