Small balcony fire contained in Gaithersburg apartment
Heard on: Montgomery MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Montgomery's okay behind 703, assuming command with the exception of Company 31.
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Gaithersburg responded to an apparent small balcony fire at an apartment building on Ridgepoint Place. The fire was extinguished by a resident using a fire extinguisher, which triggered the sprinkler system. No injuries were reported, and there was no significant damage beyond water from the sprinklers. Crews shut down the sprinklers and confirmed there was no active fire.
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