Silver Spring Apartment Explosion
19 videos • 157 views • by WUSA9 At least 10 people were injured, three critically, in a two-alarm fire and explosion that engulfed a 4-story apartment building in Silver Spring Thursday morning. Montgomery County Fire Chief Scott Goldstein said several building residents are still unaccounted for, and three buildings have been declared unsafe to occupy. Firefighters were called to the Friendly Garden Apartments, a six-building complex, around 11 a.m. for a reported fire and explosion in building 2105. Heavy fire was found on the first and second floors of the building, according to Montgomery County Public Information Officer Pete Piringer and a second alarm was called to get more help to the scene. Multiple rescues were conducted by firefighters on the scene, officials said. Witnesses describe seeing people trying to jump from windows. Goldstein said 10 total people were taken to the hospital for treatment, three with critical injuries; seven others had injuries Goldstein described as moderate to minor. He noted some people refused treatment at the hospital. According to So Young Pak, the director of media relations communications and public affairs for Washington Hospital Center, three patients were treated at the MedStar Washington Burn Center. There is no word on conditions yet. Anyone wishing to make donations to help impacted residents can visit MHPartners.org. MORE: https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/lo...