A fire at a large apartment building in suburban Maryland has displaced as many as 1,500 people. Fire officials said damage to the building was estimated at $1 million.
The Washington Post reported that the Saturday morning blaze in Bethesda also sent six people to the hospital for smoke inhalation. A firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion as well.
The fire occurred in a high-rise residential building off Rockville Pike near the Capital Beltway. Firefighters responded to a call about smoke on the upper floors about 9 a.m. They had the fire under control by midday.
Authorities said the fire involved the power feed to the apartment complex. About 140 firefighters responded to the call.
Information from: The Washington Post
Topics Maryland
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Tennessee Approves Smallest Drop in Workers’ Compensation Costs in Years 
New York Restaurateur Charged In No-Fault Auto Insurance Fraud Scheme 
A Little Behind Schedule, But Execs Say Sypher Insurance is on Track for May Debut 
Sources: US Treasury to Consult With Insurance Regulators on Private Credit Lenders 
