Maryland State Fire Marshals are investigating a house fire in St. Mary’s County that has left a Lexington Park family displaced.
Over 30 firefighters from Bay District, Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second District VFDs responded to the blaze in a trailer-home located at 45861 Carefree Way in Lexington Park on March 1 around 4:35 p.m.
Crews arrived on the scene to discover fire and smoke coming from the kitchen area of the dwelling.
Investigation revealed while the family was home, they discovered smoke coming from the kitchen and called 911 as they exited the home. The fire department was able to contain the fire to the kitchen area.
The investigation revealed that a carelessly discarded smoking material was the cause of the fire. The owners were displaced from the home and are being assisted by the American Red Cross & some friends.
The fire has been ruled accidental which caused over $4,000.00 in damage.
