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Shortly before midnight on Friday, first responders were called to the 10000 block of Maple Leaf Drive near Apple Ridge Road in Montgomery Village, where there was a reported fire that broke out in an area home.
Fire investigators say that they believe the fire began in the kitchen on the first floor of the residence, possibly from a light fixture, but the cause has not been determined.
Officials noted that there were "excessive storage" conditions inside the home.
One person was displaced, and one was injured and transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation of their injuries.
The damage is estimated at approximately $250,000, according to a Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson.
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