Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded Sunday afternoon to a house fire in the 900 block of Helena Drive in Silver Spring.
According to MCFRS spokesperson David Pazos, the fire was sparked by a propane grill explosion that ignited the back porch and extended through the roof. An elderly woman and her dog escaped safely and declined medical transport; a cat was found deceased.
Due to extreme heat and fire conditions, a second alarm and task force were dispatched, with approximately 85 personnel on scene…