August 19th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

An early morning fire on Virginia Avenue in Cumberland has been ruled arson. Just after midnight units responded to 25 Virginia Avenue as a two story duplex was fully involved.

he following report was issued by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office:

 

OWNER / OCCUPANTS: Kimberly Chevez

INJURIES / DEATHS: NA

ESTIMATED LOSS – $500

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: No activation

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: NA

ARREST(S): NA

PRIMARY RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Cumberland Fire Department

# OF ALARMS:    1                                                                  # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25

TIME TO CONTROL: 3 minutes

DISCOVERED BY: Unknown

AREA OF ORGIN: Rear deck

PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Arson

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Damage was limited to the exterior deck.    Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Western Regional Office, at 301-766-3888.