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A heat lamp in a chicken coop sparked a fire in Montgomery County, Maryland, destroying part of a home and causing $1M in damage, but the occupant escaped safely.
A house fire in Montgomery County, Maryland, early January 11, 2026, destroyed part of a single-family home and caused partial structural collapse after a heat lamp in a chicken coop beneath a rear deck ignited flames.
Over 50 firefighters responded, arriving around 12:40 a.m., and worked to contain the blaze, which caused an estimated $1 million in damage.
The sole occupant escaped safely after hearing a noise and seeing fire, seeking shelter at a neighbor’s home before calling 911.
No injuries were reported.
Authorities suspect the heat lamp was the ignition source and reminded the public of fire risks associated with heating equipment during winter months.
Una lámpara de calor en un gallinero provocó un incendio en el condado de Montgomery, Maryland, destruyendo parte de una casa y causando $1M en daños, pero el ocupante escapó a salvo.