Six hospitalized in three-alarm fire at Downtown Silver Spring apartment complex

Georgia Avenue closed, officials say some residents likely to be displaced

by Ginny Bixby 16 mins ago



At least six people have been transported to the hospital following a three-alarm fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex on Georgia Avenue in Downtown Silver Spring Saturday morning, officials say. One person is in critical condition, and numerous others are being treated by Emergency Medical Services, according to Pete Piringer, spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue.

Two firefighters were also sent to the hospital to be assessed for non life-threatening injuries which officials say is standard. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Alarms went off around 6 a.m. Saturday morning.

The road is blocked by emergency vehicles at Georgia Ave between Spring Street and Fenwick Lane. Drivers are urged to follow crew direction.

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Ginny Bixby
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According the @mcfrs chief Scott Goldstein, 17 people and 3 firefighters have been taken to hospital as a result of the fire at Arrive Silver Spring. He says some have serious injuries and others have minor symptoms
10:23 AM · Feb 18, 2023