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20 displaced after Montgomery Village fire

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MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, Md. -

Montgomery County fire officials say faulty electric caused a townhouse fire that displaced about 20 people from their homes.

The fire broke out late Sunday night at a house on Kilrush Court in Montgomery Village.

65 firefighters arrived on the scene to find massive flames coming from the second floor and extending to the roof.

Four townhouses were damaged but luckily no one was hurt.

Officials say damage estimates are around $250,000.

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