Historic Poolesville Farmhouse Badly Damaged In Fire Sparked By Smoking Materials (VIDEO)

By Zak Failla From Daily Voice

A fire tore through a 128-year-old farmhouse in Maryland after smoking materials left smoldering in a first-floor office sparked a blaze that pushed into the second floor and caused heavy damage, Montgomery County fire officials said.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called to the 18900 block of Beallsville Road, near Jerusalem Road on Muldoon Farm, around 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, for reports of smoke coming from the main house, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer.

Firefighters pulled up to find smoke showing from the historic two-story farmhouse, built in 1897. 

Piringer said the fire started in a first-floor office and extended to the second floor, leaving the home with “significant damage.”

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The house was unoccupied when the fire broke out. The homeowner discovered the smoke and called for help, officials said.

Investigators said the cause was “likely improperly discarded smoking materials” that smoldered for several hours before igniting nearby materials.

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One occupant was evaluated by first responders for a minor injury at the scene, officials said.

Damage is estimated at about $200,000. 

Crews remained on Beallsville Road for overhaul and investigation, with traffic blocked between Jerusalem Road and Route 28 during the response.