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Incense Ashes Spark $2M Fire | Washington DC News
A careless toss of incense ashes into a potted plant sparked a devastating fire in Rockville, Maryland’s Miramont apartments—causing $2 million in damage and displacing 12 residents. The blaze, which raced from the second to third floor, required over 75 firefighters to contain and erupted just before midnight. A maintenance worker was hospitalized from smoke inhalation, but no one else was hurt. Shockingly, the building lacked a sprinkler system. Authorities are investigating, but the culprit appears to be nothing more than a moment of negligence with a common household item. Thank you to…
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