Lexington Park, MD – A St. Mary’s County family was displaced Sunday morning, April 23 after a fire caused $50,000 damage to their mobile home, state investigators reported. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze was discovered by an occupant of the home on Sue Drive in Lexington Park shortly before 4 a.m. The fire originated in a bedroom.
Thirty-two firefighters were dispatched to the one-alarm fire and brought the flames under control in 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.
“The fire occurred as a result of a malfunctioning appliance,” a deputy fire marshal reported. “Five adults and two children were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.”
The state fire marshal’s office identified the owner of the mobile home as Macie Briscoe.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
Lexington Park, MD – Firefighters were dispatched Sunday morning, April 23 to a mobile home fire in the area of Sioux Drive and Prather Driver in Lexington Park. Crews discovered the dwelling fully involved. No injuries were reported.
