August 26th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

UPDATE: A number of fire crews responded this morning to the single story house fire around 1:30AM. No injuries were reported. The structure was fully involved at the time of the call. Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. 

A fire was reported in Lavale at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Grant Drive. Allegany County Emergency Management dispatched crews to the working fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office Report:

 DATE:   August 26, 2022

TIME:   1:17 AM

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 11 Grant Drive, LaVale, Allegany County

TYPE OF INCIDENT:  Structure fire

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: split level home with brick siding

OWNER / OCCUPANTS:  James Kennedy Halwager

INJURIES / DEATHS:  none

ESTIMATED LOSS – STRUCTURE:  $ 200,000                              CONTENTS:  $50,000

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: present and activated

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a

ARREST(S): n/a

PRIMARY RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Lavale Volunteer Fire Department

# OF ALARMS:          1                                # OF FIREFIGHTERS:  60

TIME TO CONTROL:  30 minutes

DISCOVERED BY:  homeowner

AREA OF ORGIN:  attic space

PRELIMINARY CAUSE:  under investigation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Homeowners heard the smoke detector and retrieved the dog and were able to exit the residence. The homeowners were displaced due to the fire and are getting assistance from family and friends.