HURLOCK, MD — A fire that broke out at 3:57 PM on June 11, 2024, caused significant damage to a shed located at 4312 Pheasant Drive. The structure, a 12′ x 20′ wood-framed shed suffered an estimated $10,000 in structural damage and $15,000 in contents loss.
The fire was discovered by a neighbor, who alerted authorities. The Hurlock Volunteer Fire Department responded promptly with 15 firefighters and managed to control the blaze within 15 minutes. Fortunately, there were no injuries or deaths reported.
The shed did not have smoke alarms, fire alarms, or sprinklers installed at the time of the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Authorities are seeking any additional information regarding the fire. If you have any information, please contact the Deputy State Fire Marshals at the Lower Eastern Regional Office at 410-713-3780
