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CUMBERLAND, MD News (11/4/2024) – Authorities are investigating a vehicle fire that occurred early on November 1 at 883 Patterson Avenue in Cumberland, Maryland. The fire involved a 2005 Toyota Camry Solara owned by Gwendolyn Diane Ford, and no injuries or fatalities were reported.
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The Cumberland Fire Department responded to the scene with six firefighters, containing the blaze within five minutes of arrival. The fire, discovered by a passerby, originated in the vehicle’s interior passenger compartment. Preliminary reports indicate that the vehicle had been inoperable for several months, with one battery cable disconnected.
The estimated damages include $2,000 to the vehicle and an additional $2,000 for surrounding structures. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Western Region Office at 301-766-3888.
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