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Overnight Fire on Virginia Avenue Ruled Arson

August 19th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

An early morning fire on Virginia Avenue in Cumberland has been ruled arson. Just after midnight units responded to 25 Virginia Avenue as a two story duplex was fully involved.

he following report was issued by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office:

 

OWNER / OCCUPANTS: Kimberly Chevez

INJURIES / DEATHS: NA

ESTIMATED LOSS – $500

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: No activation

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: NA

ARREST(S): NA

PRIMARY RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Cumberland Fire Department

# OF ALARMS:    1                                                                  # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25

TIME TO CONTROL: 3 minutes

DISCOVERED BY: Unknown

AREA OF ORGIN: Rear deck

PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Arson

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Damage was limited to the exterior deck.    Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Western Regional Office, at 301-766-3888.