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Smoldering wire box in light fixture, no active fire

Heard on: Montgomery MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Fairbanks Engine 703 in Montgomery had a smoldering wire box inside of a light fixture.
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Fairbanks Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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Fire & Arson reported near Fairbanks Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Feb 16, 2026, 5:01 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible electrical issue involving a smoldering wire box in a light fixture near Fairbanks Drive in Gaithersburg. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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