UPDATE
Lexington Park, MD – On Friday, March 29 Shortly after 5 a.m. crews were dispatched to a house fire on Melissa Moore Lane for the report of a house fire. A single-story, wood-framed home sustained $250,000. There were no injuries. The house’s lone occupant was not home at the time. A passing motorist saw the fire and reported it to authorities. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze originated in a utility room. The cause of the fire has not been determined and the incident remains under investigation.
Thirty-eight firefighters were sent to the blaze and brought the flames under control in 25 minutes. The occupant was displaced and is being assisted by family members.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
Original story
Lexington Park, MD – Shortly after 5 a.m. crews were dispatched to a house fire on Hermanville Road. The structure on fire is a single-family home. Traffic in the area is moving slowly. Motorists should consider taking an alternate route until further notice.
