Investigators Ask Public for Help in 2021 Arson Fire

Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Fire and Explosive Investigations unit continues to investigate a 2021 arson fire on Marquis Drive in Gaithersburg and are asking the public for help.

At approximately 1 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue units responded to a reported house fire in the area of Marquis Drive and Cullinan Drive. Units arrived on the scene and found a single-family dwelling located on Marquis Drive with heavy fire conditions throughout the residence. Montgomery County Fire and Explosive Investigators were dispatched to the scene and determined that the cause of the fire was incendiary in nature.

The department is asking anyone who may have  information about this arson to call the Fire and Explosive arson tip line at 240-777-2263.

Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s).