Fire destroys mt. Airy home as maryland state investigators search for cause

MT. AIRY, Md. – A Sunday afternoon house fire caused an estimated $600,000 in damage to a two-story home on Vance Drive in Mt. Airy, prompting a large response from firefighters in Carroll County.

According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews were dispatched to 2563 Vance Drive at approximately 4:40 p.m. Saturday. The fire involved a two-story single-family residence, and no injuries were reported.

About 80 firefighters, led by the Winfield Fire Company, responded to the one-alarm fire. Officials said it took approximately two hours to bring the blaze under control.

Fire started on rear deck

Investigators determined the fire originated on the home’s rear deck, but the preliminary cause remains under investigation.

The blaze was discovered by a neighbor, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office. Officials estimated damage to the structure and its contents at approximately $600,000.

No arrests have been made, and investigators continue working to determine what sparked the fire.

Key Points

A fire heavily damaged a home on Vance Drive in Mt. Airy on Saturday afternoon.
Approximately 80 firefighters responded, bringing the blaze under control in about two hours.
The fire started on the home’s rear deck, but the cause remains under investigation.

FAQ

Where did the fire occur?
The fire happened at 2563 Vance Drive in Mt. Airy, Carroll County, Maryland.

Were there any injuries?
No injuries were reported.

How extensive was the damage?
The Maryland State Fire Marshal estimated losses at approximately $600,000.

What caused the fire?
Investigators determined the fire originated on the rear deck, but the cause remains under investigation.

Source: Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal

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