House Fire - Ritchie Avenue
City police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services responded to 130 Ritchie Avenue for a three alarm house fire. The rear of the house was fully engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to the houses on both sides. The primary house suffered major damage, but the lone occupant escaped without injury. A helicopter also responded to assist with an aerial view.
Cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Catherine E. Plevy
Executive Assistant
Office of the Chief of Police
7500 Maple Avenue
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912