Fire Destroys Hunting Cabin In Allegany County

The cause remains under investigation.

 

Little Orleans, Md (KM) Damage is estimated at $25,000 from a fire Thursday morning at a recreational hunting cabin in Little Orleans in Allegany County.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says just before 10:00 AM, fire fighters were dispatched to the two-story structure at 11,650 Ziegler Road, Southeast, and spent one hour bringing the flames under control. There were no injuries. The cabin was unoccupied at the time.

The cause and origin of the fire remains under investigation. Anyone who has information related to this fire is asked to contact the State fire Marshal’s Office at 301-766-3888.

Fire officials say a passerby on the West Virginia side of the Potomac River saw smoke and called 911.

 

By Kevin McManus