Firefighters Battle Large Potomac House Fire In Frigid Temps

POTOMAC, MD — More than 60 firefighters braved bitter cold temperatures to battle a large house fire in Potomac early Friday morning.

The blaze broke out shortly after midnight in the 10100 block of Chapel Rd., said Pete Piringer, spokesman for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services.

Fire officials do no believe anyone was inside the home. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Piringer estimated the fire damage between $500,000 and $1 million.

ICYMI - while you slept (shortly after midnite) @mcfrs crews remain on scene 10100blk Chapel Rd, Potomac https://t.co/KkYV3qp6kn
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 1, 2019

This week, firefighters have faced frigid temperatures and subzero wind chills while battling blazes across the region.

Four fires in Maryland and two in Northern Virginia broke out Thursday morning, killing one in Glen Burnie.

Piringer said the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Serves uses a Medical Ambulance Bus to provide firefighters and displaced residents relief from the bitter cold.

DYK - During excessive weather periods @mcfrs uses Medical Ambulance Bus (MAB) on incidents to provide FF rehab warming area & areas of refuge for displaced residents, if needed... MABs will be automatically utilized on ‘working’ or ‘active’ incidents in concert w/ Canteen Units pic.twitter.com/roK3yEKhjs
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 1, 2019