August 26th, 2022 by WCBC Radio
UPDATE: A number of fire crews responded this morning to the single story house fire around 1:30AM. No injuries were reported. The structure was fully involved at the time of the call. Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
A fire was reported in Lavale at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Grant Drive. Allegany County Emergency Management dispatched crews to the working fire. Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office Report:
DATE: August 26, 2022
TIME: 1:17 AM
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 11 Grant Drive, LaVale, Allegany County
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure fire
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: split level home with brick siding
OWNER / OCCUPANTS: James Kennedy Halwager
INJURIES / DEATHS: none
ESTIMATED LOSS – STRUCTURE: $ 200,000 CONTENTS: $50,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: present and activated
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a
ARREST(S): n/a
PRIMARY RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Lavale Volunteer Fire Department
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 60
TIME TO CONTROL: 30 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: homeowner
AREA OF ORGIN: attic space
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: under investigation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Homeowners heard the smoke detector and retrieved the dog and were able to exit the residence. The homeowners were displaced due to the fire and are getting assistance from family and friends.
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