Building fire in Montgomery County displaces residents

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Authorities were alerted of a fire in a 4-story residential complex. Evacuations of residents are ongoing.

CLARKSBURG, Md. — Montgomery County Fire and Ems teams are responding to a building fire at 12832 Clarksburg Square Road. 

Rescue teams stated on X, formerly Twitter, the report of fire to the rear of a 4-story residential complex:

.@mcfrs is responding to 12832 Clarksburg Square Rd(Clarksburg) for a building fire with a report of fire to the rear of a 4-story residential apartment building with rescues. 2nd alarm requested. @DavidPazos15 @mcfrsPIO

— Pazos@mcfrsPIO (@DavidPazos15) August 17, 2024

Montgomery County Fire and Ems personnel indicated 24 apartments with 43 residents are affected. 

Four residents are currently being evaluated. and two were transported with non-life-threatening injuries. 

WUSA9 spoke with Montgomery County Fire and Ems representatives who affirmed there are still 'many hot spots' in the area. 

Incident ongoing. Expect updates. 

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