December 2nd, 2023 by WCBC Radio
On 12/1/2023 at 4:43PM fire crews responded to 12001 Moores Hollow Road, Cumberland, Allegany County
Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire
Description of Structure / Property: One story, wood framed, single family dwelling
Owner / Occupants: Rod Paxton
Injuries or Deaths: None reported
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $35,000.00 Contents: $15,000.00
Smoke Alarm Status: Present – unknown activation
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: District 16 Volunteer Fire Department
# of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 25
Time to Control: 10 minutes
Discovered By: Resident
Area of Origin: Rear enclosed back porch
Preliminary Cause: Accidental – electrical malfunction
Additional Information: All occupants were able to escape the residence safely. The American Red Cross is assisting the family.
