November 5th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is seeking information from the public on a vehicle fire that took place early Friday morning in Cumberland.  The Cumberland Fire Department responded to Patterson Avenue just before 8am for a vehicle fire.  The vehicle’s owner said it had been non-operational for months and that a battery cable had been removed.  Investigation showed that the fire began in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and did damage to nearby property.  The public should call the Fire Marshal at 301-766-3888 if they have information on the case.