Donations sought for 43 people displaced by building fire [Video]

CLARKSBURG, Md. — After a fire displaced 43 people on Saturday, this Montgomery County community is coming together to help those affected.

On Saturday, a fire broke out at the residential building Clarksburg Town Center. Four people were checked out on scene and two people were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Four firefighters were also injured, with two taken to the hospital suffering from non-critical injuries. After 78 firefighters were dispatched to the scene, the fire was under control. But the fire affected 24 apartments and put out 43 residents.

Clarksburg Closet, a local free thrift store run out of Cedarbrook Community Church, has been the hub to donate items to displaced residents. Now, the organization is asking for help to address all of the needs …