MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire in Cell at ECI in Westover

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in a cell at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover that occurred on Monday afternoon just after 1:30. Officials say the fire occurred while the cell was unoccupied and originated in a cardboard box containing clothes and paperwork – investigators say the sprinkler system did activate.…

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Willards Firefighters Called for Chicken House Fire Monday Afternoon

Willards VFD firefighters were called for a chicken house fire on Cobbs Hill Road just after 12:30 Monday afternoon. The owner of the farm was notified of the fire by an agricultural temperature alarm. The State Fire Marshal investigation shows the fire began inside the chicken house at the ceiling level and was accidental –…

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Salisbury Mobile Home Fire Displaces 2

Salisbury firefighters were called for a residential fire on Hinman Lane in Salisbury Monday afternoon around 4:30. The fire was discovered by the occupants who were at home when the fire broke out in the mobile home. Maryland State Fire Marshal inspectors say the home had a smoke alarm, but it was not operational. The…

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MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at YMCA of the Chesapeake in Easton

A fire at the YMCA of the Chesapeake is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Easton firefighters were called to Peachblossom Road in Easton around 12:30 on Saturday afternoon. The fire was discovered by the alarm company and employees – a fire alarm and sprinkler were activated – which contained the fire. Investigators…

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Home Under Construction Catches Fire in Salisbury Saturday

Firefighters in Salisbury were called for structure fire on North Division Street at Isabella Street in Salisbury Saturday night just after 8:30. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the 1st floor of a 3 story wood frame home that was under renovation – and not occupied at the time of the fire.…

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Fire Damages Princess Anne Residence Friday

Firefighters from Princess Anne were called for a structure fire Friday just after noon on Greenwood Road. Crews arriving at the scene found fire in a single family home that had no smoke alarm or sprinkler. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 45 minutes – and the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating…

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Over 20,000 Chickens Die in Willards Chicken House Blaze

Over 20,000 chickens were lost in a fire early Friday morning north of Willards. Firefighters were called for a structure fire just after 5:30 Friday morning on New Hope Road. Crews arriving at the scene found a 500-foot long commercial chicken house on fire. Multiple fire companies from Wicomico and Sussex Counties provided assistance or…

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One Hospitalized with Smoke Inhalation after Fire in Delmar Home Sunday

One person was hospitalized with smoke inhalation after a fire at an East Pine Street home in Delmar Sunday evening. Delmar firefighters were called just before 6pm where they found smoke and fire showing from a two story home. Delmar firefighters were assisted and backed up by several neighboring companies. The Maryland State Fire Marshal…

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Accidental Fire Damages Home Under Renovation in Westover

Princess Anne firefighters were called to a home on Revells Neck Road in Westover for a structure fire just after 2pm on Friday. Firefighters found a two-story home under renovation – with no smoke alarms present. Investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office found the fire was accidental and that it began on the…

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Incendiary the Cause of Greensboro House Fire Saturday

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire at a single family home on Greensboro Road in Greensboro that has been ruled caused by an incendiary. Officials were called to the home on Saturday just after 9pm and found fire on the exterior of the home. Greensboro Volunteer firefighters responded to the call –…

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Friday Morning Salisbury Garage Fire Accidental

A garage fire in Salisbury damaged two vehicles Friday morning. Salisbury firefighters were called to Harford Road just before 9am for a structure fire – and found smoke and fire when they arrived at the scene – with exposures to two vehicles, a shed and nearby home. The Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators determined the…

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Salisbury Apartment Fire Saturday – Caused by Incendiary

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Salisbury firefighters were called to the Westbrook Commons Apartment complex on West Road Saturday afternoon just before 2 for a structure fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say the apartment was equipped with a smoke alarm which activated and helped residents escape the building as well as a sprinkler system which activated and put out…

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MD State Fire Marshal Rules Fire at Wicomico Middle School Accidental

Salisbury Fire officials were called to Wicomico Middle School early Saturday morning for an automatic fire alarm. Officials say there was a smoke alarm that was activated and a sprinkler system which activated as well. State Fire Marshal investigation found the fire was accidental and began in a janitorial closet after the spontaneous combustion of…

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Hurlock Fire Under Investigation by Maryland State Fire Marshal

Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire in a vacant single wide trailer on Russell Road in Hurlock Friday night just after 9. Officials say the fire was discovered by a neighbor and Hurlock firefighters found the home in flames when they arrived. The State Fire Marshal is continuing to investigate and says the…

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Juvenile Injured in Hurlock Kitchen Fire

Firefighters from Hurlock Volunteer Fire Department were called for fire on South Main Street Thursday afternoon just after 4:30. Fire crews found a grease fire in the kitchen of the single story home. A juvenile who discovered the fire was injured and suffered 3rd degree burns to about 10% of their body. The juvenile was…

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Two Young Children Playing with Fire Damage Car

Two children – aged 9 and 6 – were playing with fire and set a piece of furniture on fire in the front yard on Delaware Avenue in Salisbury just before midnight on Sunday. Maryland State Fire Marshal officials say the fire spread to the property owner’s Volkswagen vehicle. Salisbury firefighters were able to quickly…

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MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire Set at Denton Walmart

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is looking for information into the intentional fire set at the Walmart in Denton. Caroline County Sheriff’s office was called to the Denton Walmart just before 3pm on Thursday after someone set fire to a rack of clothing inside the store. Employees discovered the fire and extinguished it. The State…

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Cambridge Home Damaged by Fire

A 2-alarm fire in a Cambridge home was ruled accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Rescue Fire Company was called to a home on Robbins Street around 1:30 on Thursday and found fire in a 1 ½ story single family home. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about an hour – and investigators…

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Fire Guts Sharptown Home; 2 Pets Perish

Firefighters from Sharptown were called for a two alarm residential fire on Tower Hill Lane in Sharptown just after 8 Thursday night. Crews arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Firefighters from multiple companies in Wicomico, Dorchester and Sussex County were called to assist or provide back up. The State Fire Marshal reports…

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Marydel Fire Ruled Accidental

Marydel firefighters were called to a structure fire Sunday just before noon on Henderson Road. Fire crews found a fire on the rear deck that extended into the attic space of the home. Officials say the family escaped safely and called 911. Officials say there was a smoke alarm present and activated. Maryland State Fire…

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2 Alarm Blaze in Delmar Destroys Vacant Home

A 2-alarm fire in Delmar early this morning is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office. Delmar Volunteer firefighters were called to a home on East State Street just before 2am. Crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from three sides of the two-story residence. Multiple crews were called to assist or…

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Multiple Family Pets Perish in Princess Anne Fire

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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Salisbury Apartment Complex Damaged by Fire – 7 Families Displaced

Salisbury firefighters were called to the Island Club Apartments on Sharen Drive just after 3 Monday morning. Maryland State Fire investigators say the two-alarm fire displaced seven families in the 8 unit apartment building. They are being assisted by the American Red Cross. Fire officials say the fire was discovered by occupants in the building…

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Westover Barn Destroyed by Fire

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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