FEDERALSBURG, MD—A significant fire erupted at the Federalsburg Manor Apartments located at 1005 Routzahn Lane on Thursday at 7:25 PM, resulting in substantial damage and displacement of residents.
The Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company responded to the blaze, which originated in a bedroom of the two-story apartment building. Thirty firefighters managed to control the fire within 30 minutes. While the building was equipped with smoke alarms that activated, there were no sprinkler systems installed.
No injuries or deaths were reported; however, the fire caused an estimated $400,000 in damages to the structure. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. Initially discovered by an occupant who attempted to extinguish the bedroom fire unsuccessfully, the situation escalated, leading to the displacement of fourteen people. The American Red Cross is currently providing assistance to those affected.
