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Mechanicsville, MD – A one-story, detached garage was totally destroyed by an early morning fire Wednesday, Aug. 12, state officials reported.
According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze, which was discovered by a passerby shortly after 6 a.m., occurred on Loveville Road in Mechanicsville. No injuries were reported.
“The accidental fire was a result of a malfunction within one of the vehicles located in the garage,” Dfm. Melissa Decker stated. “The building and two vehicles—a Volkswagen and a Ford Explorer—as well as all of the contents, were destroyed as a result of the fire.”
Thirty-eight firefighters from Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Second District, Seventh District, Benedict and Hughesville were dispatched to the one-alarm fire and brought the flames under control in one hour.
Decker identified the owner of the shed as Richard Lathroum.
The estimated damage totals $200,000.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com