Bryans Road, MD – Early Christmas morning someone traveling through Bryans Road in Charles County saw a blazing car before them. Now, state investigators have determined the fire was intentionally set.
According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the incident occurred Thursday morning, Dec. 25 at approximately 2:45 a.m. at Catchpenny Place and Billingsley Road. The vehicle was a 2013 Hyundai Sonata owned by Andre Wittington.
“The incendiary fire was ignited in the front passenger compartment of the vehicle causing approximately $10,000 in damage,” Dfm. Melissa Decker stated. “There were no injuries as a result of the fire.”
Five firefighters from Bryans Road were dispatched to the scene of the one-alarm blaze and brought the flames under control in one minute.
The Charles County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.
Anyone with any information that could aid in the investigation is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6820.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com