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Two families found themselves in a perilous position shortly before 1 a.m. on July 8, when a fire broke out inside their Rockville home in the 900 block of North Stonestreet, with the flames blocking their exit.
According to a Montgomery County Fire and EMS spokesperson, upon arrival, crews found the fire outside of the home, blocking the exit for a family, forcing them to jump from their deck.
No injuries were reported, though six people were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross. The fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
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