UPDATE 8:35 a.m.
Leonardtown, MD – Fire investigators reported discarded smoking materials started a fire that heavily damaged a St. Mary’s County early Friday morning, Dec. 30. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the three occupants of the house escaped the blaze unharmed, however, a dog is reported missing.
“The fire is classified as an accident caused by discarded smoking materials in a flower pot on the front porch,” a deputy state fire marshal’s report stated. The three people in the home at the time of the fire were house-sitters. The owner of the house, identified in the fire marshal’s report as Maximo Regino, is currently out of the country.
Damage to the two-story, wood-framed, single-family dwelling is estimated at $375,000. Forty-five firefighters were dispatched to the one-alarm blaze, which was reported at 2:53 a.m. The crews had the fire under control in 40 minutes. There was a smoke alarm in the home that activated properly.
The three house-sitters are being assisted by family members.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
Leonardtown, MD – An early-morning fire occurred Friday morning, Dec. 30 on Challendon Way in the Leonards Grant subdivision in Leonardtown. The occupants were quickly evacuated. The fire was reported shortly before 3 a.m. and reported under control about 25 minutes later.
There are no reports of injuries. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is conducting an investigation.
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