April 27th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

An early morning fire in the basement of a two story row home in Westernport  has been ruled arson. Units responded to 527 Maryland Avenue just after 2 a.m. Wednesday and the fire was brought under control in  a matter of minutes. No significant damage was caused and no injuries reported. Potomac Fire Company #2 responded after a neighbor notified emergency services of the fire. The Maryland State Fire Marshals office preliminary ruling is arson and the investigation is ongoing.