An empty house under long-term construction was completely engulfed in flames when Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a house fire in the 500 block of Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park at approximately 5:45 a.m. on July 4.
About 50 firefighters put in time to contain the fire, according to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. There were no reported injuries. After five years of intermittent building, the house was declared a complete loss. The estimated damage exceeds $1 million, which includes about $150,000 in collateral damage and $900,000 in damage to the structure itself.
The cause of the fire is still being looked into. If further confirmed information becomes available, we’ll let you know.
Just so you know, 7/4 ~545a A house under construction (a multi-year process) on Ethan Allen Avenue in Takoma Park, Maryland, was vacant when the neighbor noticed smoke and flames and contacted 911. There was a lot of fire visible when they arrived, and fifty firefighters responded. The source and origin of the damage are being investigated.OlIG4SAYFP https://t.co/kUP3CxA0hgpic.twitter.com
July 4, 2025, Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO)
