Maryland State Fire Marshall’s are investigating a mobile home fire in Hughesville.
Firefighters from Hughesville and Benedict VFD’s responded to the 13900 block of Burnt Store Road on April 10 around 3:15 a.m., for the report of fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered fire in the bedroom of a 14′ x 45′ mobile home trailer. Smoke alarms were present and did activate.
Investigation revealed the occupant of the trailer was alerted to the fire by the properly working smoke alarms in the mobile home. The fire was determined to have been caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. The resident was displaced and is being assisted by the property owner.
No injuries were reported.