No one was injured.
Hancock, Md (KM) There were no injuries from a house fire in Hancock Friday morning.
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says 18 fire fighters responded to 125 Washington Street at around 10:14 AM, and spent 10-minutes bringing the flames under control at the single story duplex home.
Damage is estimated at $3,000 to the structure and $5,000 to the contents.
Investigators say the fire originated in the bedroom, and is labeled as accidental due to a light weight extension cord coiled up and pinched by a night stand, causing an electrical failure.
The home had smoke alarms which were present and activated, according to the Fire Marshal’s Office.
By Kevin McManus