Fire at Winexburg Manor apartments in Glenmont

Firefighters responded to a laundry room fire at Winexburg Manor at 2301 Glenallan Avenue in Glenmont Tuesday night. The apartment complex had to be partially evacuated due to smoke, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said.

Responders quickly brought the fire, which was contained within a single dryer unit, under control. No injuries or significant damage were reported.

FIRE DAMAGES HENDERSON AVENUE HOME IN GLENMONT

A house fire in the 2600 block of Henderson Avenue yesterday caused $40,000 in damage, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services. One occupant was said to have sustained minor injuries, but all were alerted by smoke detectors, and were able to flee the Glenmont home.

Fire investigators' initial conclusion was that an electrical malfunction led to the blaze.