Three Alarm Fire in Cambridge Ruled Accidental

Firefighters from the Rescue Fire Company in Cambridge were called for a structure fire on Cordtown Road in Cambridge just before noon on Tuesday. Fire officials say the fire was discovered by an employee at Threesome Auto Salvage and went to three alarms before being placed under control after about 45 minutes. State Fire Marshal…

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Salisbury Man With Burn Injuries Flown to Baltimore Burn Center

A Salisbury man was flown to the Bayview Burn Center in Baltimore after he was injured burning brush in a metal burn barrel. Fruitland firefighters were called to Joseph Drive just before 3pm Sunday and found a small brush fire and a 61 year old man with 1st and 2nd degree burns. Maryland State Fire…

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Garage Fire in Easton, MD Under Investigation

The cause of a fire that occurred in Talbot County late yesterday at a three-story, middle row townhome with an attached garage is under investigation. The blaze, which occurred on Bodkin Street in Easton, originated inside the attached garage. No injuries were reported. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at $20,000. If anyone…

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Shed/Kennel Fire in Ridgely Saturday Leaves Dog and Rabbits Dead

Ridgely firefighters were called to a fire Saturday morning just before 11 on Oakland Road in Ridgely left a dog and 5 rabbits dead. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the detached shed was used for storage and domestic animal housing. Officials say the fire originated inside the shed/kennel and spread to cause significant damage…

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2 Alarm Fire Destroys 4 Buildings on Franks Island in Somerset County

Firefighters from the Deal Island-Chance Volunteer Fire Company were called to Franks Island in Somerset County around 1:30 Monday afternoon. Firefighters arriving on the 20 acre privately-owned island found a fire that included 4 structures. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators believe the fire began in a 32-foot by 60-foot structure. Strong winds and low tide…

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Shed Fire in Salisbury Sunday Under Investigation

Firefighters in Salisbury were called for a fire Sunday evening on Church Street in Salisbury. Crews arriving on the scene just after 4:30 found a 10’ x 20’ shed well-involved with exposure to the residence. The fire was quickly brought under control and significant damage to the residence was prevented.  Firefighters were on the scene…

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Fire Damages Federalsburg Apartments

Firefighters were called to an apartment fire in Federalsburg Friday night around 7:30. Fire crews arriving at the scene found heavy smoke and fire showing from building. Maryland State Fire investigators say an occupant discovered a small fire in the bedroom of their apartment and tried to put it out but was unsuccessful and called…

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Early Morning Fire in Federalsburg – Intentional

A fire early Tuesday morning at a commercial building under construction on Hargraves Drive in Federalsburg has been determined to have been intentionally set by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. The fire was discovered around 6:30am by workers arriving who found the small fire in the electrical room. Investigators found two separate fire points…

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Pittsville Man Arrested after Explosives Found on Property

A check on the welfare by Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrest of a Pittsville man. Deputies contacted 45 year old Christopher Wilgus at his residence on Gumboro Road and spotted what looked like homemade explosive devices placed throughout the yard and property. Wilgus told deputies he was concerned about potential attacks on…

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Federalsburg Fire Friday – Still Under Investigation

Denton firefighters were called for a residential fire on Iron Gate Road in Federalsburg on Friday afternoon just before 2. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single story wood-framed home with an attached carport. The fire was discovered by the occupant and officials say there was a smoke alarm in the home…

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Henderson Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters in Goldsboro were called for a structure fire on River Bridge Road in Henderson on New Year’s Day just after 6am. Fire officials say no one was at home at thee time of the fire – a neighbor discovered the fire at the one-story, single family home. Officials say the fire began in the…

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Family Pet Perishes in Somerset County Residential Fire

A structure fire in Somerset County heavily damaged a single story home on Fontaine Road in Westover Saturday afternoon. Firefighters from the Fairmount Volunteer Fire Company were called around 3pm. State Fire Marshal investigators say there was a smoke alarm in the home which did activate and there were no injuries, however a pet dog…

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Salisbury Home Damaged by Accidental Fire

Salisbury firefighters were called to a home on Delaware Avenue around 8:30 Tuesday morning for a structure fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a working fire in a two-story home. The fire was discovered by the occupant and officials say there was a smoke alarm present – which did not operate. State Fire Marshal…

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Monday Morning Westover House Fire Accidental

The Maryland State Fire Marshal has ruled that a house fire Monday morning just before 10:30 was accidental. Firefighters from Princess Anne were called to Upper Hill Road in Westover and found fire in a two story, wood frame home. It took firefighters about two hours to control the fire, which investigators say began in…

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UPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Salisbury Home; Sparked by Power Cord

UPDATED – 10/16/23 – Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined a power cord to a lamp in the living room of the home which was located on the first floor is what sparked the blaze.  Several fire investigators examined the scene for hours before coming to this conclusion.  This case will now be closed for…

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Pittsville Fire Accidental

Firefighters in Pittsville were called for a structure fire on Truitt Street around 11:30 Monday morning. Crews arriving at the scene found heavy fire through the roof of a detached garage. State Fire Marshal investigators say the fire was discovered by a neighbor. The blaze began in the garage and the cause was accidental –…

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Denton Garage Fire Accidental

A three-car garage was heavily damaged by fire Friday morning in Denton. Denton firefighters were called to Greenwood Road just after 11am and investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal showed the blaze was accidental and caused by a extension cord creating a spark which came in contact with an unintentional gasoline spill by the…

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Two Pets Injured in Mardela Springs House Fire

A fire in Mardela Springs Saturday afternoon was accidental according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Mardela Springs firefighters were called to a home on Athol Road just after 2:30 where they found fire in a single story home. Officials say the fire began in a kitchen electrical outlet. Two pets were taken to the…

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Early Saturday Morning Crisfield Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters in Crisfield were called for a structure fire just after 1:30 Saturday morning. When crews arrived at the 2-story Boone Road home they found fire in the kitchen and that the smoke alarm failed to activate. Firefighters put the fire out quickly – the cause is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal.…

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Maryland State Fire Marshal Supporting Statewide Community Risk Reduction Weekend       

This weekend, Maryland Fire Marshals, Fire Inspectors and Administrative members of the department in partnership with local Fire/EMS Departments will be knocking on doors to help support Statewide Maryland Community Risk Reduction Weekend, May 20th-21st. Over 40 people from across the state have lost their lives to fire, and the goal of fire officials in…

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Caroline County Shed Fire – Intentional

Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators are looking for the person responsible for burning down a shed on Drapers Mill Road in Greensboro Friday evening. Firefighters were called just after 6pm and found a 12- by 16-foot shed on fire. Officials say the blaze started inside the shed and was intentionally set. The shed, a vehicle…

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Apartment Fire Sunday in Salisbury Under Investigation

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A fire that began in a bedroom at an three story apartment building on Fairground Drive in Salisbury Sunday evening is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The occupant says that she saw smoke coming from a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters had the blaze under control in a half hour – and report there…

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Early Morning Salisbury House Fire Under Investigation

Salisbury firefighters were called for a house fire just before 1 this morning on Delaware Avenue. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire which began on the outside of a home that was vacant. A passerby spotted the fire. Damage is estimated at $55,000. If you have information on this fire – contact…

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Overnight Fire in Preston, MD Under Investigation

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating an overnight fire in Preston in Caroline County, Maryland. Fire officials report no deaths or injuries to humans from the blaze, but seven cats and one lamb are unaccounted for at the site. The State Fire Marshal’s office estimates the damage to the wood frame outbuilding to…

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