Easton Man Charged in Arson of Own Home on Thanksgiving

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An Easton man has been charged with 1st degree arson in the burning of his own home on Thanksgiving Day last year. The Maryland State Fire Marshal has charged 41 year old Fred Rider after it was determined that he set his own home on Peach Orchard Road in Easton on fire – completely destroying…

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Preston Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal

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A 2-alarm fire Monday morning on Dover Bridge Road in Preston is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Preston were called just after 7:30 for a fire in a two-story residence. A male victim sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and feet – he was flown to Johns…

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Crisfield Home Damaged by Fire Sunday Night

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Crisfield firefighters were called for house fire Sunday night just after 10 on Calvary Road. A neighbor called in the blaze at the two-story home. Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the fire began inside the home on the first floor. Officials say there was no smoke alarm present in the home.…

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K9 Deacon Joins the MD State Fire Marshal’s Office

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There’s a new employee at the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office – K9 Deacon and his human Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas. Deacon is a 13 month old yellow Lab and has been ATF-trained in the accelerant detection canine program. They are the sixth team trained in accelerant and explosive detection and will…

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1 Person Injured in Pittsville House Fire

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A fire at a Pittsville home sent one man to the hospital. Pittsville firefighters were called to a home on Old Ocean City Road just before 10:30 where they found fire in a single story home. Investigators say the fire was accidental – from a pellet stove chimney being too close to combustible furniture on…

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MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Arson Fire in Crisfield

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The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating another arson fire in Somerset County. Crisfield firefighters were called to a two story home on North Third Street just after 2:30 Wednesday morning where they found the vacant wood structure with fire. The fire was discovered by a neighbor. Fire marshal investigators say the fire was intentional…

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Cambridge Fire Destroys Drawbridge Road Home

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Firefighters from the Linkwood Volunteer Fire Department were called just after 2am Friday for a structure fire on Drawbridge Road in Cambridge. The fire was discovered by a passerby. Fire officials say the fire began in the inside of the structure and is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The structure is…

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Crisfield Fire at Abandoned House Under Investigation

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Maryland Fire Marshal investigators are looking into a fire at an abandoned house on Byrdtown Road near Crisfield. The fire was discovered by a passerby just before 10 last night (8/20). Firefighters from Crisfield quickly controlled the fire which damaged the front of the home. Anyone with information – contact the Deputy State Fire Marshal’s…

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Rose Street Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation

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A fire at a Rose Street home in Salisbury Wednesday night is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal.  The fire was discovered by a neighbor       just after 9pm.  Officials say the multi-family home had 4 occupied homes and 4 vacant homes and occupants of adjoining units were assisted by the American Red Cross. …

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