UPDATE: Fire at Family Farm in Mardela Springs Originated at Nearby Burn Pile
January 30, 2025/
UPDATE: The preliminary cause of a fire that occurred in Mardela Springs on Athol Road early yesterday afternoon was accidental, in which the blaze started at a nearby burn pile. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, after sifting through fire debris and interviewing numerous witnesses at the fire scene, Deputy State Fire Marshals cannot rule out the fire spreading from a nearby pile of trash that was legally being burned the day before the fire.聽 Employees of the farm noticed the controlled burn of the trash had reignited the day of the fire and shortly thereafter winds increased in the direction of the buildings causing nearby brush and natural cover to ignite and spread to the buildings.
Original Post:
A fire is currently under investigation in Mardela Springs on Athol Road. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the structures affected include two large buildings, farm equipment and vehicles at the Calloway Family Farm. No deaths or injuries are reported, but the damage is estimated to be about $2 Million. Deputy State Fire Marshals are currently on the scene as they continue to investigate. Several hot spots throughout the scene are being extinguished to allow investigators to safely do their job.
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As of earlier this afternoon, Athol Rd was closed from E Hurley鈥檚 Neck Rd to Baptist
Church Rd due to a natural cover fire. Officials ask that you be aware of
this closure and avoid the area if possible.
Church Rd due to a natural cover fire. Officials ask that you be aware of
this closure and avoid the area if possible.
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