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Family Displaced By Early Morning Grill, Propane Fire In Maryland

A family was displaced by a fast-moving electrical fire in Montgomery County on Friday morning, officials say.

The fire caused nearly $1 million in damage.

The fire caused nearly $1 million in damage.

Photo Credit: Twitter/@mcfrsPIO
The fire caused nearly $1 million in damage.

The fire caused nearly $1 million in damage.

Photo Credit: Twitter/@mcfrsPIO
The aftermath of the fire.

The aftermath of the fire.

Photo Credit: Twitter/@mcfrsPIO
The aftermath of the fire.

The aftermath of the fire.

Photo Credit: Twitter/@mcfrsPIO

First responders were called to the 8800 block of Cochran Court, where there was a reported "heavy fire" in the back of a two-story home.

According to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson, the fire was largely knocked down before 7 a.m. on June 28, though crews remained at the scene for hours to knock down hotspots and clear the scene.

It is believed that the fire began on a back deck and possibly involved a grill and propane tanks. 

The home suffered extensive damage that was estimated at $600,000, investigators said. Two adults and two children were displaced.

No injuries were reported.

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