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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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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Fire in Eden Friday Afternoon Under Investigation

Fruitland fire crews were called for a structure fire on Flower Hill Church Road in Eden just after 1:30 Friday afternoon. Firefighters arriving at the scene found a single story family dwelling with a smoke alarm present and activated. The fire was brought under control in about 90 minutes – the cause is under investigation…

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