The 20-story Enclave Silver Spring apartment complex was the scene of a fire that caused serious injuries to two people Sunday morning, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer.
MCFRS crews responded at approximately 6:30 a.m. Sunday to the Enclave Silver Spring apartments in the 11200 block of Oak Leaf Drive for a report of a fire. Firefighters rescued two adults from an apartment on the nineteenth floor, both with life-threatening injuries. Both individuals were transported to a hospital with priority 1 trauma, Piringer said.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Photo: Pete Piringer / Twitter
Update – Enclave Apt, Oakleaf Dr, 20-sty Apt bldg, fire on 19th floor, fire is out, @mcfrs FFs located 2 patients in fire Apt, both assisted by FFs, @MCFRS_EMIHS transported 2 adults, both Pri1 trauma, both w/ life-threatening injuries pic.twitter.com/WtgCe4WjEV
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) August 6, 2023