Crime & Safety
Woman Killed In House Fire In Chevy Chase, Police Say
A man was also injured in the blaze, which broke out Friday at a home in Chevy Chase.
CHEVY CHASE, MD — A woman is dead following a house fire in Chevy Chase on Friday.
According to Montgomery County police, the fire broke out around 5:45 a.m. at a residence in the 4700 block of Merivale Road.
Upon arrival, fire crews and police located the woman inside the residence. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
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A man was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. All other occupants were accounted for, police said.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson David Pasoz said the fire started near the garage area and was fueled by multiple nearby ignition sources.
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Montgomery County detectives are investigating the fire due to the woman's death. Her name will be released following notification of family.
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