Two Residents Displaced After Attic Fire in Salisbury

A fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, February 15th, at a house with an attached garage on South Kaywood Drive in Salisbury was ruled accidental as a result of an electrical event. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began in the attic of the single-story, wood frame, single-family home.…

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Residential Structure Fire in Showell Determined to be Accidental

A resident on Circle Road in Showell, Maryland is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire occurred on Saturday December 27th at around noon. Worcester County Fire Marshal鈥檚 deputies, with assistance from the Ocean City Fire Marshal鈥檚 Office, investigated the scene and determined the fire was accidental, caused by electrical issues. They…

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Apartment Fire in Cambridge–Occupant Displaced

A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon at a second story apartment on Pine Street in Cambridge, Dorchester County has been ruled accidental–as a result of unattended cooking, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The resident has been displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.聽 聽

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Fruitland Home Fire Displaces Occupants; Firefighter Treated for Heat-Related Illness

Occupants of a one-story single-family home聽with an attached garage聽are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire occurred聽early yesterday聽afternoon, March 18th in Fruitland. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire at 108 Moore Avenue started in the garage ceiling and was accidental–caused by聽failure of the electrical branch circuit.…

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Mobile Home Fire in Talbot County–Accidental

A mobile home fire that occurred late yesterday afternoon on Schockley Lane in Cordova, Talbot County has been ruled accidental. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the fire was due to a mechanical and electrical failure in the water pump.聽The American Red Cross was notified of the fire to assist with…

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