Bethesda House Fire Damage Estimated at $200K

A Bethesda family and their four pets were left without a home after a fire Sunday night, authorities said.

Posted Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 10:19 am ET

>>News Alerts: Subscribe to a free email newsletter: BETHESDA

BETHESDA, MD — A Bethesda family is without a home after a fire Sunday night caused an estimated $200,000 damage to their house, authorities said.

Montgomery County firefighters are trying to determine what caused the fire about 8 p.m. at 5817 Sonoma Road.

Fire and Rescue Services spokesman Pete Piringer said the residents were not home when the fire started and no injuries were reported.

The family of three and their four pets were displaced from the two-story house by the fire, Piringer said.

»Photo of Sonoma Road house fire, courtesy of Pete Piringer, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.