White Plains, MD โ€“ State authorities are investigating an early-morning fire in Charles County that damaged a 2008 Dodge Charger. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshalโ€™s Office, the blaze was reported Thursday, Aug. 28 at 3:30 a.m.

A report submitted by Dfm. John Nelson state the fire was located on Hanson Road in White Plains and was discovered by the vehicleโ€™ occupant. The investigation has determined the fire started inside the vehicle.

Four firefighters from Waldorf were dispatched the one-alarm blaze and had the flames under control in three minutes. No injuries were reported and the total loss is estimated at $8,000.

Nelsonโ€™s report identifies the vehicleโ€™s owner as Sharon Trest.ย 

Anyone who might have information on the incident that could aid investigators is asked to call the Maryland Fire Marshalโ€™s Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6820.

Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com