1 rescued as fire crews battle massive blaze at apartment building in Montgomery County

Published
April 10, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Incident type
Shooting, Workplace

Summary

Shooting Gaithersburg Maryland in Gaithersburg, Maryland: A fire broke out at an apartment building in Montgomery County. Fire crews rescued one person from the top floor and assisted others out of the building. The fire started on the fourth floor balcony and spread quickly. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a two-alarm fire. A resident was rescued, and the victim had minor injuries. The fire's cause is unknown, but heavy fire conditions were present. Drone footage shows the building engulfed in flames.

Original reporting

1 rescued as fire crews battle massive blaze at apartment building in Montgomery County | FOX 5 DC

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