Fire Damages House In Smithsburg Monday Night

There were no injuries reported.House at 14229 Edgemont Rd, Smithsburg, Md Apr. 3rd, 2023  (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)Smithsburg, Md (KM) There were no injuries for a house fire in Smithsburg Monday night.Fire fighters were dispatched to 14229 Edgemont Road at around 7:59 PM for a split-level, single family home on fire. It took them 90-minutes to bring the flames under control.The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office estimates the damage at $260,000 to the structure, and $40,000  to the contents. .The fire originated in the living room, and was discovered the homeowner.The cause remains under investigation.By Kevin McManus