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SALISBURY STRUCTURE FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION
Salisbury, MD - A residential fire occurred in Wicomico County early morning on March 23, 2024, causing significant damage to a two-story, wood frame house in the 1000 block of North Division Street, Salisbury, Maryland.
The owner and resident of the location discovered the fire, which originated from the Master Bedroom of the residence. No injuries were reported as a result of this fire.
The Salisbury Fire Department's prompt response helped control the blaze within 15 minutes, with 15 firefighters responding to the single-alarm fire.
Estimated losses to the structure and its contents are approximately $25,000, with $20,000 to the property and $5,000 to its contents.
The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. While it's fortunate that there were no casualties, this incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of functional smoke alarms and the need for fire safety awareness.
The State Fire Marshal is appealing to anyone with information regarding the fire to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. Interested individuals can contact the Salisbury office at 410-713-3780.
The owner and resident of the location discovered the fire, which originated from the Master Bedroom of the residence. No injuries were reported as a result of this fire.
The Salisbury Fire Department's prompt response helped control the blaze within 15 minutes, with 15 firefighters responding to the single-alarm fire.
Estimated losses to the structure and its contents are approximately $25,000, with $20,000 to the property and $5,000 to its contents.
The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. While it's fortunate that there were no casualties, this incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of functional smoke alarms and the need for fire safety awareness.
The State Fire Marshal is appealing to anyone with information regarding the fire to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. Interested individuals can contact the Salisbury office at 410-713-3780.
