House In Carroll County Damaged By Fire On Christmas Eve

Investigators say it was accidental.House Fire, 5410 Halter Rd, Westminster (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)Westminster, Md (KM) Damage is estimated at $100,000 from a house fire in Westminster on Christmas Eve.Just after 7:30 AM, fire fighters responded to   3410 Halter Road for a one-story home on fire. They spent 30-minutes bringing the flames under control. There were no injuries.The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says the fire is labeled accidental. . It was chimney fire which spread to the roof.By Kevin McManus