Elderly Man Hospitalized After Bethesda House Fire Causes $275K Damage

On August 18, firefighters responded to a house fire on Broad Brook Drive in Bethesda, Montgomery County, where flames were visible in the living room and garage. Neighbors alerted responders that an elderly man was inside the home, and crews found him unconscious, rescuing him from the fire. The man was hospitalized in serious, life-threatening condition. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control, with damage estimated at approximately $275,000. Officials confirmed that smoke alarms were functional at the time of the fire, which was ruled accidental, but the exact cause remains under investigation. No other injuries were reported.