Multiple Family Pets Perish in Princess Anne Fire

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A number of family pets died in a fire in Princess Anne Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to West Post Office Road just after 1pm where they found a two story home on fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say there was no smoke alarm in the home and three dogs and multiple cats died…

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Westover Barn Destroyed by Fire

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Firefighters were called for a barn and farm equipment fire Friday night in Westover. Crews from Princess Anne arriving at the scene just before 11pm found the barn fully engulfed in flames. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was accidental and began in a Case International Tractor which had an unspecified mechanical or electrical…

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2 Injured in Cambridge House Fire

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Rescue Firefighters were called to Silver Goose Road in Cambridge just after 10 Friday morning for a structure fire. Rescue Fire crews found a two-story wood frame and masonry home with fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire began on a rear porch and was accidental. Combustibles placed too close to a heater.…

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UPDATED: GoFundMe Set Up for Family after Christmas Day House Fire Near Salisbury

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UPDATED – 12/27/23 – GoFundMe set up to help the Wentz Family after Christmas Day house fire. https://www.gofundme.com/f/wentz-family-house-fire-fund =========================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 12/26/23 – A residential fire is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Fruitland were called to Coulbourn Mill Road near Salisbury just after noon on Christmas Day. Crews arriving…

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Parsonsburg Garage Fire Accidental

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Powellville Volunteer firefighters were called for a garage fire just after 4 Thursday afternoon on Laws Road in Parsonsburg. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a detached 24-foot by 24-foot garage on fire with exposure to several outbuildings. The fire was discovered by a passerby and investigators say the fire was accidental and began inside…

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Somerset County Campground Store Damaged in Accidental Fire

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The Maryland State Fire Marshal says a fire that damaged the single story campground store at the Lake Somerset Family Campground in Westover Thursday afternoon was accidental. The fire was discovered by the occupants of the building just before 4:30pm. It took Princess Anne Volunteer Firefighters about 90 minutes to control the fire, which investigators…

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Monday Morning Crisfield Fire – Arson

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An investigation by Maryland State Fire Marshals has determined a fire on Locust Street in Crisfield was arson. Crisfield firefighters were called just after 5 Monday morning and found fire venting to the outside of the home. Officials say the home was vacant and there was no evidence of smoke alarms or a sprinkler system.…

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Salisbury Fire Accidental

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A fire Tuesday afternoon on Sherwood Circle in Salisbury was accidental. The Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that the fire in the single story home was discovered by the occupants around 2pm. There was a smoke alarm present and activated and firefighters had the blaze under control quickly. Investigators say the fire began in a…

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Easton Man Charged in Arson of Own Home on Thanksgiving

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An Easton man has been charged with 1st degree arson in the burning of his own home on Thanksgiving Day last year. The Maryland State Fire Marshal has charged 41 year old Fred Rider after it was determined that he set his own home on Peach Orchard Road in Easton on fire – completely destroying…

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Hebron Shed Fire – Accidental

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An electrical issue at the electric service panel inside a shed in Hebron is the cause of an accidental fire just before midnight Thursday. Hebron firefighters were called to Giles Lane where they found fire in a wood-frame shed. Firefighters put out the fire quickly – however it did cause about $5000 in damage.

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Preston Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal

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A 2-alarm fire Monday morning on Dover Bridge Road in Preston is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Preston were called just after 7:30 for a fire in a two-story residence. A male victim sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and feet – he was flown to Johns…

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Crisfield Home Damaged by Fire Sunday Night

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Crisfield firefighters were called for house fire Sunday night just after 10 on Calvary Road. A neighbor called in the blaze at the two-story home. Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the fire began inside the home on the first floor. Officials say there was no smoke alarm present in the home.…

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K9 Deacon Joins the MD State Fire Marshal’s Office

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There’s a new employee at the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office – K9 Deacon and his human Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas. Deacon is a 13 month old yellow Lab and has been ATF-trained in the accelerant detection canine program. They are the sixth team trained in accelerant and explosive detection and will…

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1 Person Injured in Pittsville House Fire

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A fire at a Pittsville home sent one man to the hospital. Pittsville firefighters were called to a home on Old Ocean City Road just before 10:30 where they found fire in a single story home. Investigators say the fire was accidental – from a pellet stove chimney being too close to combustible furniture on…

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Can You Identify this Suspect in Crisfield Vehicle Arson

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Deputy Maryland State Fire Marshals assigned to the Lower Eastern Regional Office need your help to identify the person who set fire to a vehicle on Old State Road in Crisfield on October 2nd. This person may be related to other fires in the area. If you know who this is – contact 410-713-3788 or…

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MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in Crisfield

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The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating another arson fire in Somerset County. Crisfield firefighters were called to a two story home on North Third Street just after 2:30 Wednesday morning where they found the vacant wood structure with fire. The fire was discovered by a neighbor. Fire marshal investigators say the fire was intentional…

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Crisfield Fire at Abandoned House Under Investigation

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Maryland Fire Marshal investigators are looking into a fire at an abandoned house on Byrdtown Road near Crisfield. The fire was discovered by a passerby just before 10 last night (8/20). Firefighters from Crisfield quickly controlled the fire which damaged the front of the home. Anyone with information – contact the Deputy State Fire Marshal’s…

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Early Morning Fire Leaves 2 Injured & 1 Dead in Salisbury

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The Maryland State Fire Marshal continues to investigate a fire that left one person dead and two people injured early Friday morning.  Salisbury Firefighters were called to the Louise Avenue home just before 4:30am by a neighbor who was alerted by someone in the home on fire.  Officials says smoke alarms were present, but do…

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Rose Street Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation

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A fire at a Rose Street home in Salisbury Wednesday night is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal.  The fire was discovered by a neighbor       just after 9pm.  Officials say the multi-family home had 4 occupied homes and 4 vacant homes and occupants of adjoining units were assisted by the American Red Cross. …

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