Investigations Underway for Two Separate Maryland Fires

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Two residential fires occurred in Maryland on March 11, prompting investigations into their causes. Both incidents resulted in significant property damage, but no injuries were reported.

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The first fire was reported at 3:32 p.m. on Friendsville Addison Road in Friendsville, where a single-family mobile home caught fire. The resident, who was outside at the time, noticed flames coming from the roof. The fire quickly spread to nearby dried foliage, engulfing multiple vehicles before crossing the road and burning approximately five acres. The Friendsville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department responded with 60 firefighters, taking an hour to control the fire. The Maryland Forestry Division assisted due to the fire’s spread. Damage estimates are set at $65,000 for the structure and $25,000 for its contents. The cause remains under investigation.

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Later that night, at 11:30 p.m., another fire broke out at a two-story wood-framed residence on River Street in Quantico, Wicomico County. The property was unoccupied, with ongoing renovations involving the use of linseed oil to refinish hardwood floors. A nearby property owner discovered the fire, and the Westside Volunteer Fire Department responded with 50 firefighters, bringing the blaze under control in two hours. The estimated loss is $350,000, and investigators are working to determine the cause.

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