October 29th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

An early Sunday morning fire on Wilson Road in Oldtown caused over $100,000 in damages to a home.  The homeowner awakened when their dog began to behave oddly and then observed flames at the rear of the residence. A smoke alarm also activated. The occupant fled the residence and called 911.  Forty-five firefighters took half an hour to control the blaze.  The Maryland State Fire Marshal reports that embers from a portable fire pit ignited combustibles and dry vegetation under the rear deck which then ignited the wooden deck and spread to the structure.