THURSDAY NIGHT FIRE IN SHARPTOWN RESULTS IN OVER $1 MILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGE
Sharptown, MD - On June 13, 2024, at approximately 8:10 P.M., a devastating structure fire occurred in the 11000 block of Tower Hill Lane in Sharptown, Wicomico County, Maryland. The property, a sizable residential entity spanning approximately 5,000 square feet, was destroyed.
There were no reported injuries to the occupants or firefighters; however, sadly, the fire caused the loss of two family pets. The fire displaced the family, necessitating intervention from the American Red Cross to provide assistance. The loss is estimated at over $1,000,000 in damage.
A passerby initially discovered the fire. The Sharptown Volunteer Fire Department responded promptly, activating two alarms and deploying 80 firefighters to the scene. Despite their efforts, it took approximately 6 hours to bring the fire under control.
The fire began in the structure's interior, but the preliminary cause is still under investigation.
There were no reported injuries to the occupants or firefighters; however, sadly, the fire caused the loss of two family pets. The fire displaced the family, necessitating intervention from the American Red Cross to provide assistance. The loss is estimated at over $1,000,000 in damage.
A passerby initially discovered the fire. The Sharptown Volunteer Fire Department responded promptly, activating two alarms and deploying 80 firefighters to the scene. Despite their efforts, it took approximately 6 hours to bring the fire under control.
The fire began in the structure's interior, but the preliminary cause is still under investigation.
