Several Montgomery County firefighters were injured overnight at the scene of a townhouse fire and building collapse in Germantown. It happened shortly after 1 a.m. at 19350 Churubusco Lane in Germantown.
Montgomery County fire and rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said 120 firefighters responded to the three-alarm fire, which originated in the middle townhouse.
According to Fire Chief Scott Goldstein, the front wall of the second floor collapsed during the heavy fire, injuring eight firefighters.
One of the firefighters has serious injuries, according to Piringer.
Most of the other firefighters have been treated and released from a local hospital. None of the injuries are life threatening, Piringer said.