October 19th, 2016 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland State Fire Marshal's office is investigating a fire which did over $100,000 damage to a residence in Williamsport yesterday afternoon.

It took about an hour and a half for 40 firefighters to get the blaze under control. 

There were no injuries.  Officials are looking for the public's help in determining the cause of the fire.

 

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: October 18, 2016

Time: 4:04 p.m.

Location / Address:  11475 Golden Lea Lane, Williamsport, Washington County

Type of Incident: structure fire

Description of Structure / Property: vacant single-family dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Robert Carr 

Injuries or Deaths: none

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $107,000   Contents: $ none

Smoke Alarm Status: present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: not required

Arrests(s): none

Primary Responding Fire Department: Williamsport

# of Alarms:   1     # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 1 1/2 hours

Discovered By: neighbor

Area of Origin: under investigation

Preliminary Cause: under investigation

Additional Information: Anyone with information is requested to contact the State Fire Marshal's Office at 301-766-3888.