Lexington Park, MD – What authorities are calling “carelessly discarded smoking materials” sparked a fire that resulted in damage to a St. Mary’s County home early Sunday morning, Dec. 28.
According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze occurred at a two-story, middle unit townhouse on F. Radford Lane in Lexington Park and was reported shortly after 7 a.m.
“No one was home at the time of the fire,” stated Dfm. Caryn McMahon. “A neighbor smelled the odor of smoke and called 911. The fire originated in a small trashcan in the upstairs bedroom. The sprinkler system activated quickly and extinguished the fire. The family has been temporarily displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.”
Fifteen firefighters from Bay District and Patuxent Naval Air Station were dispatched to the one-alarm blaze. No injuries were reported. Along with the sprinkler system, a smoke alarm was activated. Damage to the home’s structure and contents is estimated at $8,000.
McMahon identified the owner of the home as Resheena Woodland.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com