January 21st, 2025 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has determined the cause of a fire in Lonaconing over the weekend.  The Barton Hose Company responded to a residence on Lower Georges Creek Road on Saturday afternoon. It took firefighters just ten minutes to control the fire that resulted from an improperly installed flue vent in the residence.  No smoke alarms were present in the home.  The fire was discovered by a neighbor.