Apartment Building, Residential Chevy Chase, MD – Sprinkler system holds high rise apartment fire in check January 14, 2016 viking210 Dozens of Montgomery County firefighters responded to the blaze at the Willard Apartments at 4701 Willard Avenue. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire originated on the 16th floor of the high rise building. According to Piringer, hundreds of residents were evacuated and some residents with mobility issues had to be assisted out of the building by firefighters. A sprinkler system held the fire in check until firefighters could put 14the blaze out, Piringer said. The fire originated in the sunroom of a 16th floor apartment and damages are estimated at $25,000, according to Piringer. He said the fire was electrical in nature and the cause was related to an extension cord. Two residents were transported to a local hospital for exposure to the fire and smoke. Their injuries are not life threatening, Piringer said. According to Piringer, the fire has displaced six residents from their homes.
