WALDORF, Md. – The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a garage fire that caused $240,000 of damage during the early hours of Friday, March 30.
At 3:25 a.m., crews responded to the 5000 block of Luben Road of Waldorf for the report of a structure fire. Forty-eight fire fighters led by the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene and discovered a detached garage with flames showing. Units battled the fire and had the scene under control in approximately 20 minutes.
Investigation revealed that the occupants of the home were awakened by a “popping” noise and noticed smoke coming from the garage. The family was not displaced by the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6832.