Firefighters responded to the 100 block of Nassau Street around 10:11 a.m. on a report of a fire in the attic, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.
“We arrived to find heavy fire showing from the first and second floor,” Judge said.
Multiple adults were inside when the fire started but were able to get out before firefighters arrived.
The family was attempting to go inside to rescue dogs when crews arrived at the house.
“We fully understand everyone’s love and wanting to get their dogs out, but please for the public leave that to us,” Judge said. “We don’t want anybody else to get injured going in to get dogs or any animals.”
Firefighters did a good job battling heavy flames while dealing with some winds, he added.
“Fire crews were able to go in, contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to the house next door — which is very close,” Judge said. “The fire was placed under control probably about 30 to 40 minutes from the time of dispatch.”
There were also oxygen tanks in the house, which crews removed to avoid any safety hazards.
Judge said the fire was taxing on firefighters and crews had to be rotated in and out.
“They did a good job,” he said.
The cause of the fire is not known at this time. It appears to be accidental.
The house is not livable, and the Red Cross is working with the family to find temporary housing.
Judge said it wasn’t clear if the damage to the house is repairable.
Judge said it wasn’t clear if the damage to the house is repairable. Multiple adults were inside when the fire started, but were able to get out before firefighters arrived.
Family was attempting to go inside to rescue dogs when crews arrived at the house.
“We fully understand everyone’s love and wanting to get their dogs out, but please for the public leave that to us,” Judge said. “We don’t want anybody else to get injured going in to get dogs or any animals.”
Firefighters did a good job battling heavy flames while dealing with some winds, he added.
“Fire crews were able to go in, contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to the house next door — which is very close,” Judge said. “The fire was placed under control probably about 30 to 40 minutes from the time of dispatch.”
There were also oxygen tanks in the house, which crews removed to avoid any safety hazards.
Judge said the fire was taxing on firefighters and crews had to be rotated in and out.
“They did a good job,” he said.
The cause of the fire is not known at this time. It appears to be accidental.
The house is not livable and the Red Cross is working with the family to find temporary housing.
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