Chimney Fire Displaces Family in Boonsboro Residence

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A chimney fire at a two-story residence on Old National Pike in Boonsboro, Washington County, resulted in significant damage and the displacement of a family on Saturday night. The fire, discovered by the homeowner, caused an estimated $200,000 in structural damage and $25,000 in losses to contents.

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The incident occurred around 9:01 p.m. at 7934 Old National Pike and was responded to by the Boonsboro Volunteer Fire Department. Forty-four firefighters worked to bring the fire under control in about an hour. Smoke alarms in the residence activated, but the property was not equipped with sprinklers. The fire’s origin was traced to the chimney, and it has been preliminarily classified as accidental.

The homeowner, identified as Jude Walsh, was uninjured, but the fire rendered the residence uninhabitable. The family is receiving assistance from the Red Cross.

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