State authorities reported Monday, June 2 that a fire that heavily damaged a house in Calvert County remains under investigation. The blaze occurred Friday, May 30 shortly after 6 p.m. on Timberneck Drive in Owings. One fire fighter was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital complaining of chest pains.
According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire originated in the kitchen of the one-story, wood-frame house owned by Joseph and Martha Humm. An occupant returned home to find the house filled with smoke.
“The fire department responded and located a small fire burning in the kitchen which extended into the attic,” stated Dfm. John Ray. ‘The exact cause of the fire is still unknown.”
Forty-seven firefighters from Huntingtown, Dunkirk, North Beach, Prince Frederick and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the one-alarm blaze and brought the flames under control in 31 minutes.
The estimated damage to the house and contents is $160,000.
While authorities have given no indication the fire was suspicious, if anyone does have any information that could aid the fire marshal in the investigation they should call 443-550-6820.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
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