HILLSBORO, MD – On the evening of Tuesday, a fire broke out at a residence located at 21914 Main Street in Hillsboro, Caroline County. The structure involved was a two-story, wood-framed, single-family dwelling.
The fire was reported by the occupants who noticed smoke and flames emanating from the first floor bedroom. They were able to evacuate the premises safely with their pet dogs and promptly contacted emergency services. The Queen Anne-Hillsboro Volunteer Fire Company responded to the scene, and the fire was elevated to a two-alarm status, with 60 firefighters involved in the operation. It took approximately one hour to bring the fire under control.
During the firefighting efforts, one firefighter sustained injuries and was transported to a local medical center for evaluation. Thankfully, there were no other injuries or deaths reported. The property and its contents suffered an estimated loss of $100,000. The house was equipped with a functioning smoke alarm which activated during the incident; however, there was no fire alarm or sprinkler system present in the dwelling.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information about this incident to contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609.
