February 21st, 2017 by WCBC Radio
Friday evening, WCBC reported that units had been dispatched to a fire on Old Beechwood Road in Lonaconing.
The Maryland State FIre Marshal's office says that fire did $40,000 in damage and was caused by a faulty light fixture above the front porch.
Thirty firefighters responded to the 8 PM call. The fire was under control within 10 minutes. The occupants of the dwelling were displaced and are being assisted by family members.
NOTICE OF INVESTIGATIONDate: February 17, 2017 Time: 8:14 pm Location / Address: 15503 Old Beechwood Rd, Lonaconing, Allegany County Type of Incident: structure fire Description of Structure / Property: two-story wood frame single-family dwelling Owner / Occupants: Donald E. Walker, Jr. Injuries or Deaths: none Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $30,000 Contents: $10,000 Smoke Alarm Status: none present Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: not required Arrests(s): none Primary Responding Fire Department: Goodwill # of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters 30 Time to Control: 10 minutes Discovered By: neighbor Area of Origin: front porch ceiling Preliminary Cause: accidental – electrical malfunction in light fixture Additional Information: Occupants were displaced and is being assisted by family members. |