La Plata, MD – The Maryland State Fire Marshall reported that a citizen traveling on Old Washington Road in Waldorf Thursday, Dec. 4, noticed smoke coming from a house located at 2565 Old Washington Road.

Thirteen members from the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire in approximately five minutes.

The fire was located in a second-floor closet.

Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshall Don Brenneman responded to the home owned by George Grinder.

Damage to the residence was estimated at $100.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6835.

Contact joe.norris@thebaynet.com