House Damaged By Fire In Westminster

The cause is under investigation.

Fire at 72 S. Bishop St. Westminster, Md (Photo from Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office)

Westminster, Md (KM) There were no injuries from a house fire in Westminster on Wednesday afternoon.

At around 4:18 PM, fire fighters were dispatched to 72 South Bishop Street for a two-story town house on fire. Fire fighters spent 15-minutes bringing the flames under control.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says damage is estimated at $15,000 to the structure. .

Investigators say the fire originated on the outside of the home, but the cause remains under investigation.

By Kevin McManus