Fire Damages Exterior Of A Mobile Home In Washington County

Fire at 16902 Pickwick La.  (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)

The cause was accidental.

Hagerstown, Md. (KM) – There were no injuries from a mobile home fire in Washington County Sunday evening.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says at around 7:12 PM, fire fighters were dispatched to  16902 Pickwick Lane in Hagerstown, and saw a 18-foot by 42-foot trailer on fire. They spent five-minutes bringing the flames under control.

Damage is estimated at $3,000.

Investigators say the fire was accidental; due a trash bag with smoking materials placed outside near the home. Damage was limited to the exterior of the trailer.

By Kevin McManus