Pike Road fire

Image from the Montgomery Fire/Rescue Facebook page. 

Fire authorities in Montgomery County have been investigating since a fire broke out in Pike Road on Monday that damaged several houses. 

According to WSFA, a fire started at a home in The Waters neighborhood of Pike Road before spreading to nearby structures. 

The probable cause was reportedly found to be an electrical issues in a golf cart that had been parked in a carport. It is not considered suspicious. 

28 firefighters responded to the scene, according to the Pike Road Fire Department. Two homes were confirmed to be damaged, with a third that may have been affected.

Authorities advised the public to use caution with electrical charging and battery-powered vehicles as golf carts have become more common.

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