MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Two adults were displaced after a fire caused by unattended food cooking in an air fryer damaged a Wheaton townhome Sunday evening, according to Montgomery County fire officials.
What we know:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials say crews responded around 6:50 p.m. Monday to the 2800 block of Schoolhouse Circle, near Viers Mill Road, after reports of smoke coming from a three-level townhome.
Firefighters arrived to find a fire on the second floor of the home. Officials say the fire originated in the second-floor kitchen and was likely caused by unattended food cooking or warming in an air fryer.
Fire officials estimate the damage at approximately $75,000.
Impact on residents
No injuries were reported. Two adults were displaced as a result of the fire.
What's next:
Fire officials say the origin and cause investigation has been completed, and no additional hazards were reported at the scene.
The Source: This article was written using information from Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.