Barn Burns to Ground in Montgomery County

A large barn in Montgomery County burned to the ground overnight Tuesday, sending smoke over the area. 

The barn caught fire shortly before midnight on Peach Tree Road in Dickerson. It quickly became completely engulfed in flames, county fire officials said. 

More than 65 firefighters from 20 units responded, including help from neighboring Frederick County. 

No people or animals were hurt, Batallion Chief Jay Blake said early Tuesday, standing in front of the smoking ruins. The barn was full of tools, equipment and many bales of hay. 

(12 Midnite 5/11) Peach Tree Rd barn fire via @patrickkhaghani @MontgomeryCoMD pic.twitter.com/2GZ26cc6uR

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 11, 2021

(8a 5/11) Update - Peach Tree Rd barn fire, including 3 barn structures of varying size, no animals, 100s of hay ‘rounds’, tools, farm equipment, & shop, total loss likely upwards ~$2M, @mcfrs crew remain on scene, @mcfrsPIO7 BC705 Jay Blake is on scene w/ update https://t.co/0cmYiusjr2 pic.twitter.com/emNJnCg5QS

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) May 11, 2021

There are no fire hydrants in the area and “water was an issue,” Blake said. 

The cause of the fire is unknown and an investigation is underway. It caused an estimated $1.5 million in damage. 

Stay with NBC Washington for more details on this developing story.