A fire displaced five occupants from a single-family home at 867 Biddle Street in Chesapeake City at 2:04 a.m. Monday. No one was injured or killed, and the cause remained under investigation.
What’s Happening: The owner found the fire in a bedroom. Officials classified the incident as a structure fire.
The Response: Thirty firefighters responded to the one-alarm fire, with the Volunteer Fire Company of Chesapeake City serving as the primary department. Crews brought the fire under control in 45 minutes.
What’s Important: The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to the home and $100,000 in damage to its contents. A smoke alarm activated, but the home had no fire alarm or sprinkler system.
How This Affects Real People: Family members were helping the five displaced occupants.
The Agency: The Maryland State Fire Marshal issued the investigation notice. The office is part of the Department of State Police and handles fire and explosion education, inspections, investigations and fire protection engineering.