House Fire Displaces Family In Woodbine

The cause is being labeled as accidental..

 

Woodbine, Md (KM) A family of four was displaced following a house fire Sunday night in Woodbine in Carroll County.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says at around 8:45 PM, fire fighters responded to a two-story, single family home in the 1800 block of Gillis Falls Road, and spent 90-minutes bringing the flames under control. No one was injured.

Damage is estimated at $400,000.

The Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire originated in the attic, and was accidental due to a malfunctioning heating and air conditioning unit.

The family is being assisted by the Red Cross.

 

By Kevin McManus