Lusby, MD – A midday fire damaged a one-story, single-family home on Barreda Boulevard in Lusby Monday, Oct. 26, state authorities reported. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the blaze, which was discovered and reported around 11:19 a.m. by a citizen, originated in a bedroom.
“The accidental fire was the result of the electric baseboard heater igniting clothing,” stated Dfm. Don Brenneman. “There were no injuries reported. The occupants are being assisted by the Red Cross.”
A smoke alarm was present in the home but failed to activate during the incident.
Twenty-five firefighters from Solomons, St. Leonard and Bay District were dispatched to the scene and brought the flames under control in five minutes.
Brenneman and Dfm. Zack Dell investigated the fire.
The owner/occupant of the house is identified by the Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office as Andrea E. Hanson. Damage to the house is estimated at $51,000.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
Update Oct.26 11:40 a.m.
Units are on the scene of a one story single family home with a working fire in the rear of the house.
Drum Point, MD.— Reports at this time state that a working house fire is in progress at the location of Barreda Blvd.
Units are responding from St.Mary’s County and Calvert County.
Avoid the area!
More information to come at a later time.