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Two adults suffered non-life-threatening injuries while attempting to extinguish a house fire that displaced their family and caused $400,000 in damages.
WASHINGTON — Two adults are in the hospital after trying to fight a fire inside their house.
On Sunday, crews with the Montgomery County Fire and EMS were called to Shelldrake Ct for reports of a fire just before noon. When they arrived, crews could see smoke coming from the home.
Two adults and two children were inside the house at the time of the fire. According to officials, the fire was an accident caused by a flame too close to combustibles in a 2nd floor bedroom. Both adults suffered injuries trying to fight the fire.
They were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening burns and smoke inhalation. An update on the kids’ condition was not given.
Officials estimate that approximately $400,000 worth of damage was done, and the family will be displaced.
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